CVE-2014-5178
CVE-2014-5178 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Efssoft Easy File Sharing Web Server 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: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Efssoft Easy File Sharing Web Server
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- Last modified:
Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 6.8 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the content parameter when (1) creating a topic or (2) posting an answer. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-5178?
- Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 6.8 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the content parameter when (1) creating a topic or (2) posting an answer. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2014-5178?
- CVE-2014-5178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-5178 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-2014-5178?
- CVE-2014-5178 affects Efssoft Easy File Sharing Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-5178?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-5178 published?
- CVE-2014-5178 was published on 2014-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127622/Easy-File-Sharing-Persistent-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60524
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532897/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94887
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:efssoft:easy_file_sharing_web_server:6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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