CVE-2014-6027: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in TorrentFlux 2.4 allow (1) remote attackers to inject ar

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-6027 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting torrentflux. 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 TorrentFlux 2.4 allow (1) remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by leveraging failure to encode file contents when downloading a torrent file or (2) remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving a link to torrent details.

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	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2018-01-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: torrentflux project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-01-16 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

torrentflux project torrentflux DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison torrentflux sudo apt install torrentflux=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4> sudo apt-mark hold torrentflux

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

dnf --showduplicates list torrentflux sudo dnf downgrade torrentflux-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4> sudo dnf versionlock add torrentflux

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2014-6027?

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

Is CVE-2014-6027 being exploited?

CVE-2014-6027 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-2014-6027 affect?

CVE-2014-6027 affects torrentflux. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in TorrentFlux 2.4 allow (1) remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by leveraging failure to encode file contents when downloading a torrent file or (2) remote authenticat

How urgent is CVE-2014-6027?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

References

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