How severe is CVE-2014-8303?

CVE-2014-8303 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8303 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8303?

CVE-2014-8303 primarily affects Splunk. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8303?

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

When was CVE-2014-8303 published?

CVE-2014-8303 was published on 2014-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8303

CVE-2014-8303 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Splunk 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% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Splunk
Published: 2014-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splunk Web in Splunk Enterprise 6.1.x before 6.1.4 and 6.0.x before 6.0.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to event parsing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8303?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splunk Web in Splunk Enterprise 6.1.x before 6.1.4 and 6.0.x before 6.0.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to event parsing.
How severe is CVE-2014-8303?: CVE-2014-8303 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8303 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8303?: CVE-2014-8303 primarily affects Splunk. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8303?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8303 published?: CVE-2014-8303 was published on 2014-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.1.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.1.2:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:6.1.3:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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