CVE-2014-3718 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 30 Jan 2020 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in the ALEPH 500 library management system.

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-2014-3718?

CVE-2014-3718 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jan 2020. 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in cgi-bin/tag_m.cgi in Ex Libris ALEPH 500 (Integrated library management system) 18.1 and 20 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) find, (2) lib, or (3) sid parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3718?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Exlibrisgroup Aleph 500.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3718?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-3718 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-2014-3718 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-3718 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h5qj-28x8-2vqr.