How severe is CVE-2014-8772?

CVE-2014-8772 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-8772 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8772?

CVE-2014-8772 primarily affects X3cms X3 Cms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8772?

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

When was CVE-2014-8772 published?

CVE-2014-8772 was published on 2014-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8772

CVE-2014-8772 is a low-severity vulnerability in X3cms X3 Cms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: X3cms X3 Cms
Published: 2014-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search_controller in X3 CMS 0.5.1 and 0.5.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8772?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search_controller in X3 CMS 0.5.1 and 0.5.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-8772?: CVE-2014-8772 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-8772 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8772?: CVE-2014-8772 primarily affects X3cms X3 Cms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8772?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8772 published?: CVE-2014-8772 was published on 2014-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:x3cms:x3_cms:0.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x3cms:x3_cms:0.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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