CVE-2014-5178 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Authenticated users can inject arbitrary scripts via content parameters in Easy File Sharing Web Server, potentially compromising other users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-5178?
CVE-2014-5178 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Aug 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 6.8 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the content parameter when (1) creating a topic or (2) posting an answer. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5178?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Efssoft Easy File Sharing Web Server.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5178?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5178 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-2014-5178 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5178 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-263x-9fgq-56vg.