HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-9224
LOWPOC

CVE-2014-9224

CWE-79Published: January 21, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

3.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the ajaxswing webui in the Management Console server in the management server in Symantec Critical System Protection (SCSP) 5.2.9 through MP6 and Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced (SDCS:SA) 6.0.x through 6.0 MP1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-9224 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-2014-9224. 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

broadcom1 product(s)
symantec critical system protection
symantec1 product(s)
data center security
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (10)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-9224
CVSS Score3.5 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 21, 2015

Related CVEs (CWE-79)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2014-9224 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.