CVE-2014-7280: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI before 2.3.4 Build #85 for Tenable Nessus 5.x allows re

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-7280?

web ui: upgrade to newer than 2.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-7280 being exploited?

CVE-2014-7280 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-2014-7280 affect?

CVE-2014-7280 affects web ui. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI before 2.3.4 Build #85 for Tenable Nessus 5.x allows remote web servers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the server header.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-7280?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2014-7280 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting web ui. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI before 2.3.4 Build #85 for Tenable Nessus 5.x allows remote web servers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the server header.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-10-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tenable

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-10-21 15:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tenable web ui UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3.3

Fixed in: newer than 2.3.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-ui || rpm -q web-ui || web-ui --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade web-ui

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade web-ui

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Nessus Web UI 2.3.3 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting

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-2014-7280?

web ui: upgrade to newer than 2.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-7280 being exploited?

CVE-2014-7280 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-2014-7280 affect?

CVE-2014-7280 affects web ui. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI before 2.3.4 Build #85 for Tenable Nessus 5.x allows remote web servers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the server header.

How urgent is CVE-2014-7280?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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