HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-3718
MEDIUM

CVE-2014-3718

CWE-79Published: January 30, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-3718 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

exlibrisgroup1 product(s)
aleph 500
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/67Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/67Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-3718
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 30, 2020

Related CVEs (CWE-79)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2014-3718 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.