CVE-2014-5238

CVE-2014-5238 is a high-severity vulnerability in Open-xchange Open-xchange Appsuite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-611.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
• CVSS v2: 6.8
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-611
• Affected product: Open-xchange Open-xchange Appsuite
• Published: 2020-01-14
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Open-Xchange (OX) AppSuite before 7.4.2-rev11 and 7.6.x before 7.6.0-rev9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly other unspecified impact via a crafted OpenDocument Text document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5238?

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Open-Xchange (OX) AppSuite before 7.4.2-rev11 and 7.6.x before 7.6.0-rev9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly other unspecified impact via a crafted OpenDocument Text document.

How severe is CVE-2014-5238?

CVE-2014-5238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-5238 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-2014-5238?

CVE-2014-5238 primarily affects Open-xchange Open-xchange Appsuite. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5238?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-5238 published?

CVE-2014-5238 was published on 2020-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128257/Open-Xchange-7.6.0-XSS-SSRF-Traversal.html
• http://software.open-xchange.com/OX6/doc/Release_Notes_for_Patch_Release_2112_7.6.0_2014-08-25.pdf
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/533443/100/0/threaded

Affected products (21)

• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.4.2:revision1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.4.2:revision10:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.4.2:revision2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.4.2:revision3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.4.2:revision4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.4.2:revision5:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.4.2:revision6:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.4.2:revision7:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.4.2:revision8:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.4.2:revision9:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.6.0:revision1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.6.0:revision2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.6.0:revision3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.6.0:revision4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.6.0:revision5:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.6.0:revision6:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.6.0:revision7:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.6.0:revision8:*:*:*:*:*:*

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