CVE-2014-9439 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username field during registration in Easy File Sharing Web Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-9439?
CVE-2014-9439 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Easy File Sharing Web Server 6.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username field during registration, which is not properly handled by forum.ghp.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9439?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Efssoft Easy File Sharing Web Server.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9439?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9439 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-2014-9439 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9439 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gg3m-8gfc-q273.