How severe is CVE-2014-5212?

CVE-2014-5212 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5212 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5212?

CVE-2014-5212 affects Novell Edirectory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5212?

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

When was CVE-2014-5212 published?

CVE-2014-5212 was published on 2014-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5212

CVE-2014-5212 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Edirectory 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% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Novell Edirectory
Published: 2014-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in nds/search/data in iMonitor in Novell eDirectory before 8.8 SP8 Patch 4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the rdn parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5212?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in nds/search/data in iMonitor in Novell eDirectory before 8.8 SP8 Patch 4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the rdn parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-5212?: CVE-2014-5212 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5212 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5212?: CVE-2014-5212 affects Novell Edirectory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5212?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5212 published?: CVE-2014-5212 was published on 2014-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:*:sp8:*:*:*:*:*:*

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