CVE-2014-2214: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in POSH (aka Posh portal or Portaneo) 3.0 through 3.2.1 al

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MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2014-2214 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting posh. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in POSH (aka Posh portal or Portaneo) 3.0 through 3.2.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) error parameter to /includes/plugins/mobile/scripts/login.php or (2) id parameter to portal/openrssarticle.php

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-11-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: posh project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-11-22 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

posh project posh UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.0 and <= 3.2.1

Fixed in: newer than 3.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy posh || rpm -q posh || posh --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade posh

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade posh

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison posh sudo apt install posh=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold posh

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list posh sudo dnf downgrade posh-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add posh

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2014-2214?

posh: upgrade to newer than 3.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2214 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2214 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-2014-2214 affect?

CVE-2014-2214 affects posh. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in POSH (aka Posh portal or Portaneo) 3.0 through 3.2.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) error parameter to /includes/plugins/mobile/scripts/login.

How urgent is CVE-2014-2214?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2014-2213 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE Open redirect vulnerability in the password reset functionality in POSH 3.0 through 3.2.1 allows remote attack

References

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