CVE-2014-9224
CWE-79Published: January 21, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
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.
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.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-9224 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts