How severe is CVE-2014-6254?

CVE-2014-6254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-6254 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6254?

CVE-2014-6254 primarily affects Zenoss Zenoss Core. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6254?

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

When was CVE-2014-6254 published?

CVE-2014-6254 was published on 2014-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6254

CVE-2014-6254 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zenoss Zenoss Core 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: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Zenoss Zenoss Core
Published: 2014-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Zenoss Core through 5 Beta 3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an attribute in a (1) device name, (2) device detail, (3) report name, (4) report detail, or (5) portlet name, or (6) a string to a helper method, aka ZEN-15381 and ZEN-15410.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6254?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Zenoss Core through 5 Beta 3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an attribute in a (1) device name, (2) device detail, (3) report name, (4) report detail, or (5) portlet name, or (6) a string to a helper method, aka ZEN-15381 and ZEN-15410.
How severe is CVE-2014-6254?: CVE-2014-6254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-6254 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6254?: CVE-2014-6254 primarily affects Zenoss Zenoss Core. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6254?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6254 published?: CVE-2014-6254 was published on 2014-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:*:beta_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:2.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:4.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:4.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:4.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:5.0.0:beta_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss_core:5.0.0:beta_2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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