CVE-2014-1454

Name: CVE-2014-1454
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-08T14:15:12.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-1454 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Pearson eSIS (Enterprise Student Information System) message board has stored XSS due to improper validation of user input. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Pearson eSIS (Enterprise Student Information System) message board has stored XSS due to improper validation of user input

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pearson	Esis Enterprise Student Information System	All versions

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92341VDB Entry
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531750Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92341VDB Entry
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531750Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1454?

Pearson eSIS (Enterprise Student Information System) message board has stored XSS due to improper validation of user input

How severe is CVE-2014-1454?

CVE-2014-1454 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1454?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST