How severe is CVE-2014-5025?

CVE-2014-5025 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-5025 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5025?

CVE-2014-5025 primarily affects Cacti. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5025?

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

When was CVE-2014-5025 published?

CVE-2014-5025 was published on 2014-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5025

CVE-2014-5025 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cacti with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cacti
Published: 2014-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in data_sources.php in Cacti 0.8.8b allows remote authenticated users with console access to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name_cache parameter in a ds_edit action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5025?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in data_sources.php in Cacti 0.8.8b allows remote authenticated users with console access to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name_cache parameter in a ds_edit action.
How severe is CVE-2014-5025?: CVE-2014-5025 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-5025 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5025?: CVE-2014-5025 primarily affects Cacti. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5025?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5025 published?: CVE-2014-5025 was published on 2014-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cacti:cacti:0.8.8b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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