How severe is CVE-2014-8690?

CVE-2014-8690 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8690 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8690?

CVE-2014-8690 primarily affects Exponentcms Exponent Cms. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8690?

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

When was CVE-2014-8690 published?

CVE-2014-8690 was published on 2015-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8690

CVE-2014-8690 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Exponentcms Exponent Cms 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Exponentcms Exponent Cms
Published: 2015-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Exponent CMS before 2.1.4 patch 6, 2.2.x before 2.2.3 patch 9, and 2.3.x before 2.3.1 patch 4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) PATH_INFO, the (2) src parameter in a none action to index.php, or the (3) "First Name" or (4) "Last Name" field to users/edituser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8690?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Exponent CMS before 2.1.4 patch 6, 2.2.x before 2.2.3 patch 9, and 2.3.x before 2.3.1 patch 4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) PATH_INFO, the (2) src parameter in a none action to index.php, or the (3) "First Name" or (4) "Last Name" field to users/edituser.
How severe is CVE-2014-8690?: CVE-2014-8690 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8690 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8690?: CVE-2014-8690 primarily affects Exponentcms Exponent Cms. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8690?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8690 published?: CVE-2014-8690 was published on 2015-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:exponentcms:exponent_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exponentcms:exponent_cms:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exponentcms:exponent_cms:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exponentcms:exponent_cms:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exponentcms:exponent_cms:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exponentcms:exponent_cms:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exponentcms:exponent_cms:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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