How severe is CVE-2014-6071?

CVE-2014-6071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2014-6071 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6071?

CVE-2014-6071 affects Jquery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6071?

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

When was CVE-2014-6071 published?

CVE-2014-6071 was published on 2018-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6071

CVE-2014-6071 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jquery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jquery
Published: 2018-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

jQuery 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to use of the text method inside after.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6071?: jQuery 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to use of the text method inside after.
How severe is CVE-2014-6071?: CVE-2014-6071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2014-6071 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6071?: CVE-2014-6071 affects Jquery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6071?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6071 published?: CVE-2014-6071 was published on 2018-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jquery:jquery:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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