CVE-2014-4196: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bsi.dll in Bank Soft Systems (BSS) RBS BS-Client 3.17.9 allows rem

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-4196 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting rbs bs-client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bsi.dll in Bank Soft Systems (BSS) RBS BS-Client 3.17.9 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the colorstyle parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

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	2020-01-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bssys

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-03 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bssys rbs bs-client DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.17.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.17.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rbs-bs-client || rpm -q rbs-bs-client || rbs-bs-client --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.17.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rbs-bs-client sudo apt install rbs-bs-client=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.17.9> sudo apt-mark hold rbs-bs-client

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

dnf --showduplicates list rbs-bs-client sudo dnf downgrade rbs-bs-client-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.17.9> sudo dnf versionlock add rbs-bs-client

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-2014-4196?

rbs bs-client: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-4196 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4196 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-2014-4196 affect?

CVE-2014-4196 affects rbs bs-client. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bsi.dll in Bank Soft Systems (BSS) RBS BS-Client 3.17.9 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the colorstyle parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2014-4196?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

References

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