How severe is CVE-2014-4738?

CVE-2014-4738 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4738?

CVE-2014-4738 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiweb. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4738?

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

When was CVE-2014-4738 published?

CVE-2014-4738 was published on 2014-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4738

CVE-2014-4738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiweb
Published: 2014-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in FortiGuard FortiWeb 5.0.x, 5.1.x, and 5.2.x before 5.2.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors to (1) user/ldap_user/check_dlg or (2) user/radius_user/check_dlg.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4738?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in FortiGuard FortiWeb 5.0.x, 5.1.x, and 5.2.x before 5.2.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors to (1) user/ldap_user/check_dlg or (2) user/radius_user/check_dlg.
How severe is CVE-2014-4738?: CVE-2014-4738 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4738?: CVE-2014-4738 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiweb. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4738 published?: CVE-2014-4738 was published on 2014-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:5.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:5.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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