CVE-2014-5326: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Direct Web Remoting (DWR) through 2.0.10 and 3.x through 3.0.RC2 a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-5326?

direct web remoting: upgrade to newer than 2.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-5326 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5326 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-5326 affect?

CVE-2014-5326 affects direct web remoting. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Direct Web Remoting (DWR) through 2.0.10 and 3.x through 3.0.RC2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-5326?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2014-5326 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting direct web remoting. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Direct Web Remoting (DWR) through 2.0.10 and 3.x through 3.0.RC2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-11-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: directwebremoting

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-11-24 02:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

directwebremoting direct web remoting UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.10 · 3.0 rc1 · 3.0 rc2

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy direct-web-remoting || rpm -q direct-web-remoting || direct-web-remoting --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade direct-web-remoting

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade direct-web-remoting

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2014-5326?

direct web remoting: upgrade to newer than 2.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5326 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5326 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-2014-5326 affect?

CVE-2014-5326 affects direct web remoting. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Direct Web Remoting (DWR) through 2.0.10 and 3.x through 3.0.RC2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5326?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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