How severe is CVE-2014-5338?

CVE-2014-5338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-5338 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5338?

CVE-2014-5338 primarily affects Check Mk Project Check Mk. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5338?

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

When was CVE-2014-5338 published?

CVE-2014-5338 was published on 2014-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5338

CVE-2014-5338 is a low-severity vulnerability in Check Mk Project Check Mk 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% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Check Mk Project Check Mk
Published: 2014-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the multisite component in Check_MK before 1.2.4p4 and 1.2.5 before 1.2.5i4 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors to the (1) render_status_icons function in htmllib.py or (2) ajax_action function in actions.py.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5338?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the multisite component in Check_MK before 1.2.4p4 and 1.2.5 before 1.2.5i4 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors to the (1) render_status_icons function in htmllib.py or (2) ajax_action function in actions.py.
How severe is CVE-2014-5338?: CVE-2014-5338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-5338 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5338?: CVE-2014-5338 primarily affects Check Mk Project Check Mk. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5338?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5338 published?: CVE-2014-5338 was published on 2014-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:check_mk_project:check_mk:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:check_mk_project:check_mk:1.2.4:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:check_mk_project:check_mk:1.2.4:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:check_mk_project:check_mk:1.2.4:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:check_mk_project:check_mk:1.2.5:i1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:check_mk_project:check_mk:1.2.5:i2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:check_mk_project:check_mk:1.2.5:i3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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