CVE-2014-5178: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 6.8 allow remote aut

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-5178 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting easy file sharing web server. 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 Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 6.8 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the content parameter when (1) creating a topic or (2) posting an answer. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-08-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: efssoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-08-06 18:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

efssoft easy file sharing web server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-file-sharing-web-server || rpm -q easy-file-sharing-web-server || easy-file-sharing-web-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easy-file-sharing-web-server sudo apt install easy-file-sharing-web-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.8> sudo apt-mark hold easy-file-sharing-web-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list easy-file-sharing-web-server sudo dnf downgrade easy-file-sharing-web-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.8> sudo dnf versionlock add easy-file-sharing-web-server

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-2014-5178?

easy file sharing web server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5178 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5178 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-2014-5178 affect?

CVE-2014-5178 affects easy file sharing web server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 6.8 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the content parameter when (1) creating a topic or (2) posting an answ

How urgent is CVE-2014-5178?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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