How severe is CVE-2014-8021?

CVE-2014-8021 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8021 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8021?

CVE-2014-8021 primarily affects Cisco Hostscan Engine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8021?

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

When was CVE-2014-8021 published?

CVE-2014-8021 was published on 2015-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8021

CVE-2014-8021 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Hostscan Engine 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% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Hostscan Engine
Published: 2015-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.1(.02043) and earlier and Cisco HostScan Engine 3.1(.05183) and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving an applet-path URL, aka Bug IDs CSCup82990 and CSCuq80149.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8021?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.1(.02043) and earlier and Cisco HostScan Engine 3.1(.05183) and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving an applet-path URL, aka Bug IDs CSCup82990 and CSCuq80149.
How severe is CVE-2014-8021?: CVE-2014-8021 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8021 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8021?: CVE-2014-8021 primarily affects Cisco Hostscan Engine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8021?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8021 published?: CVE-2014-8021 was published on 2015-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:hostscan_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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