CVE-2014-3718

Name: CVE-2014-3718
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-30T20:15:09.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3718 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in cgi-bin/tag_m.cgi in Ex Libris ALEPH 500 (Integrated library management system) 18.1 and 20 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) find, (2) lib, or (3) sid parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in cgi-bin/tag_m.cgi in Ex Libris ALEPH 500 (Integrated library management system) 18.1 and 20 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) find, (2) lib, or (3) sid parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exlibrisgroup	Aleph 500	18.1
Exlibrisgroup	Aleph 500	20.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126654/Aleph-500-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/67Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126654/Aleph-500-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/67Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3718?

How severe is CVE-2014-3718?

CVE-2014-3718 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3718?

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