How severe is CVE-2014-3886?

CVE-2014-3886 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-3886 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3886?

CVE-2014-3886 primarily affects Webmin. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3886?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-3886 published?

CVE-2014-3886 was published on 2014-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3886

CVE-2014-3886 is a low-severity vulnerability in Webmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Webmin
Published: 2014-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Webmin before 1.690, when referrer checking is disabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2014-3924.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3886?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Webmin before 1.690, when referrer checking is disabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2014-3924.
How severe is CVE-2014-3886?: CVE-2014-3886 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-3886 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3886?: CVE-2014-3886 primarily affects Webmin. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3886?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3886 published?: CVE-2014-3886 was published on 2014-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.610:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.620:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.630:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.640:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.650:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.660:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.670:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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