CVE-2014-2729: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in content.aspx in Ektron CMS 8.7 before 8.7.0.055 allows remote auth

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-2729 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting ektron content management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in content.aspx in Ektron CMS 8.7 before 8.7.0.055 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the category0 parameter, which is not properly handled when displaying the Subjects tab in the View Properties menu option.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-04-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ektron

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-25 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ektron ektron content management system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ektron-content-management-system || rpm -q ektron-content-management-system || ektron-content-management-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ektron-content-management-system sudo apt install ektron-content-management-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold ektron-content-management-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ektron-content-management-system sudo dnf downgrade ektron-content-management-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ektron-content-management-system

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-2014-2729?

ektron content management system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2729 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2729 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-2014-2729 affect?

CVE-2014-2729 affects ektron content management system. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in content.aspx in Ektron CMS 8.7 before 8.7.0.055 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the category0 parameter, which is not properly handled when displaying

How urgent is CVE-2014-2729?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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