Is CVE-2014-2091 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-2091, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-2091 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-2091 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-2091?

CVE-2014-2091 has a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW).

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CVE-2014-2091

CWE-79Published: March 2, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

3.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mods/_standard/forums/admin/forum_add.php in ATutor 2.1.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title parameter in an add_forum action. NOTE: the original disclosure also reported issues that may not cross privilege boundaries.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-2091 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-2091. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.