CVE-2014-9743

CVE-2014-9743 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player 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: Videolan Vlc Media Player
• Published: 2015-08-17
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the httpd_HtmlError function in network/httpd.c in the web interface in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the path info.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9743?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the httpd_HtmlError function in network/httpd.c in the web interface in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the path info.

How severe is CVE-2014-9743?

CVE-2014-9743 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9743 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-2014-9743?

CVE-2014-9743 affects Videolan Vlc Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9743?

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

When was CVE-2014-9743 published?

CVE-2014-9743 was published on 2015-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=fe5063ec5ad1873039ea719eb1f137c8f3bda84b
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/324
• http://www.quantumleap.it/vlc-reflected-xss-vulnerability/
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66307

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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