CVE-2014-7290: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Atlas Systems Aeon 3.5 and 3.6 allow remote attackers t

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-7290 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting aeon. 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 Atlas Systems Aeon 3.5 and 3.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Action or (2) Form parameter to aeon.dll.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-11-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: atlas systems

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-11-19 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

atlas systems aeon DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.5 · 3.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aeon sudo apt install aeon=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo apt-mark hold aeon

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

dnf --showduplicates list aeon sudo dnf downgrade aeon-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo dnf versionlock add aeon

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-2014-7290?

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

Is CVE-2014-7290 being exploited?

CVE-2014-7290 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-2014-7290 affect?

CVE-2014-7290 affects aeon. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Atlas Systems Aeon 3.5 and 3.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Action or (2) Form parameter to aeon.dll.

How urgent is CVE-2014-7290?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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