CVE-2014-2890: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the wrap_html function in MyID.php in phpMyID 0.9 allows remote at

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-2890 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting phpmyid. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the wrap_html function in MyID.php in phpMyID 0.9 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the openid_error parameter to MyID.config.php when the openid.mode parameter is set to error, which is not properly handled in an error message.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: siege

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-22 14:23 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

siege phpmyid DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpmyid sudo apt install phpmyid=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9> sudo apt-mark hold phpmyid

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpmyid sudo dnf downgrade phpmyid-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9> sudo dnf versionlock add phpmyid

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.

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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-2014-2890?

phpmyid: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2890 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2890 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-2014-2890 affect?

CVE-2014-2890 affects phpmyid. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the wrap_html function in MyID.php in phpMyID 0.9 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the openid_error parameter to MyID.config.php when the openid.mode parameter is

How urgent is CVE-2014-2890?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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