Is CVE-2014-5438 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2014-5438 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2014-5438 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-5438 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-5438?

CVE-2014-5438 has a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW).

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LOW

CVE-2014-5438

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

3.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ARRIS Touchstone TG862G/CT Telephony Gateway with firmware 7.6.59S.CT and earlier allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the computer_name parameter to connected_devices_computers_edit.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-5438 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.

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.