CVE-2014-4849 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 10 Jul 2014 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into FoeCMS via msg.php parameters, requiring user interaction to execute.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-4849?

CVE-2014-4849 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jul 2014. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in msg.php in FoeCMS allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) e or (2) r parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4849?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Foecms Foecms.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4849?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4849 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-2014-4849 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4849 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-256v-c957-m9f7.