How severe is CVE-2014-8488?

CVE-2014-8488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8488?

CVE-2014-8488 primarily affects Yourls. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8488?

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

When was CVE-2014-8488 published?

CVE-2014-8488 was published on 2014-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8488

CVE-2014-8488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yourls 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% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Yourls
Published: 2014-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administrator panel in Yourls 1.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a URL that is processed by the Shorten functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8488?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administrator panel in Yourls 1.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a URL that is processed by the Shorten functionality.
How severe is CVE-2014-8488?: CVE-2014-8488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8488?: CVE-2014-8488 primarily affects Yourls. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8488?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8488 published?: CVE-2014-8488 was published on 2014-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:yourls:yourls:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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