CVE-2014-2879

Name: CVE-2014-2879
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-04-17T14:55:12.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2879 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Dell SonicWALL Email Security 7.4.5 and earlier allow remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the uploadPatch parameter to the System/Advanced page (settings_advanced.html) or (2) the uploadLicenses parameter in the License management (settings_upload_dlicense.html) page.. EPSS estimates a 4.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Dell SonicWALL Email Security 7.4.5 and earlier allow remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the uploadPatch parameter to the System/Advanced page (settings_advanced.html) or (2) the uploadLicenses parameter in the License management (settings_upload_dlicense.html) page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.85%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sonicwall	Email Security Appliance	<= 7.4.5

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/409Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531642/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66501Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029965Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.sonicwall.com/us/shared/download/Support-Bulletin_Email-Security_Scripting_Vulnerability__Resolved_in__ES746.pdfBroken Link
http://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=1191Exploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/409Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531642/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66501Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029965Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.sonicwall.com/us/shared/download/Support-Bulletin_Email-Security_Scripting_Vulnerability__Resolved_in__ES746.pdfBroken Link
http://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=1191Exploit

Timeline

Published: Apr 17, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2879?

How severe is CVE-2014-2879?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2879 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2879?

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