CVE-2014-125108 w3c online-spellchecker-py spellchecker cross site scripting
A cross-site scripting vulnerability in the w3c online-spellchecker-py library allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts, requiring a patch for mitigation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-125108?
CVE-2014-125108 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in w3c online-spellchecker-py, published on 23 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in w3c online-spellchecker-py up to 20140130. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file spellchecker. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The identifier of the patch is d6c21fd8187c5db2a50425ff80694149e75d722e. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-248849 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-125108?
It affects 1 product.
Products include W3 Spell Checker.
How do I fix CVE-2014-125108?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-125108 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2014-125108 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-125108 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5868-pcx8-r4mq.