CVE-2014-4166: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the song history in SHOUTcast DNAS 2.2.1 allows remote attackers t

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-4166 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting dnas. 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 song history in SHOUTcast DNAS 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the mp3 title field.

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	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-06-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: shoutcast

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-06-16 18:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

shoutcast dnas DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dnas sudo apt install dnas=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold dnas

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

dnf --showduplicates list dnas sudo dnf downgrade dnas-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add dnas

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: SHOUTcast DNAS 2.2.1 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2014-4166?

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

Is CVE-2014-4166 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4166 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-2014-4166 affect?

CVE-2014-4166 affects dnas. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the song history in SHOUTcast DNAS 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the mp3 title field.

How urgent is CVE-2014-4166?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

References

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