CVE-2014-3876 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in the F*EX file exchange server, requiring user interaction to execute.

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-2014-3876?

CVE-2014-3876 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jun 2014. 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 Frams' Fast File EXchange (F*EX, aka fex) before fex-20140530 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) akey parameter to rup or (2) disclaimer or (3) gm parameter to fuc.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3876?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ulli Horlacher Fex.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3876?

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-2014-3876 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-3876 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-3876, GHSA-cq7r-v3qw-j2jj.

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