CVE-2014-5188: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in doemailpassword.tml in Lyris ListManager (LM) 8.95a allows remote

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-5188 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting list manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in doemailpassword.tml in Lyris ListManager (LM) 8.95a allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the EmailAddr parameter.

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	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lyris

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-08-07 11:13 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lyris list manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.95a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.95a

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy list-manager || rpm -q list-manager || list-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.95a (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison list-manager sudo apt install list-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.95a> sudo apt-mark hold list-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list list-manager sudo dnf downgrade list-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.95a> sudo dnf versionlock add list-manager

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-2014-5188?

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

Is CVE-2014-5188 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5188 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-2014-5188 affect?

CVE-2014-5188 affects list manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in doemailpassword.tml in Lyris ListManager (LM) 8.95a allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the EmailAddr parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5188?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

References

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