CVE-2014-5238

Name: CVE-2014-5238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-14T16:15:11.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-5238 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Open-Xchange (OX) AppSuite before 7.4.2-rev11 and 7.6.x before 7.6.0-rev9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly other unspecified impact via a crafted OpenDocument Text document.. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Open-Xchange (OX) AppSuite before 7.4.2-rev11 and 7.6.x before 7.6.0-rev9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly other unspecified impact via a crafted OpenDocument Text document.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.93%

77.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open-Xchange	Open-Xchange Appsuite	<= 7.4.1
Open-Xchange	Open-Xchange Appsuite	7.4.2
Open-Xchange	Open-Xchange Appsuite	7.6.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128257/Open-Xchange-7.6.0-XSS-SSRF-Traversal.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://software.open-xchange.com/OX6/doc/Release_Notes_for_Patch_Release_2112_7.6.0_2014-08-25.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/533443/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128257/Open-Xchange-7.6.0-XSS-SSRF-Traversal.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://software.open-xchange.com/OX6/doc/Release_Notes_for_Patch_Release_2112_7.6.0_2014-08-25.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/533443/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5238?

How severe is CVE-2014-5238?

CVE-2014-5238 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5238?

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