PatchTheCVECVE-2014-1626: XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in MARC::File::XML module before 1.0.2 for Perl, as used in Evergreen,
CVE-2014-1626 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting marc-xml. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in MARC::File::XML module before 1.0.2 for Perl, as used in Evergreen, Koha, perl4lib, and possibly other products, allows context-dependent attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted XML file.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.6% (top 25%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-264 |
| Published | 2014-01-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2014-1626?
marc-xml: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-1626 being exploited?
CVE-2014-1626 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2014-1626 affect?
CVE-2014-1626 affects marc-xml. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in MARC::File::XML module before 1.0.2 for Perl, as used in Evergreen, Koha, perl4lib, and possibly other products, allows context-dependent attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted XML file.
How urgent is CVE-2014-1626?
Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.