CVE-2014-3875 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 27 Nov 2019 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in user browsers via the addto parameter in F*EX file exchange software.

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: Available

What is CVE-2014-3875?

CVE-2014-3875 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Nov 2019. 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

The addto parameter to fup in Frams' Fast File EXchange (F*EX, aka fex) before fex-2014053 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3875?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ulli Horlacher Fex.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3875?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2014-3875 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-3875 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-3875, GHSA-rcxg-f2gm-5g8w.