CVE-2014-7291: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in api_events.php in Springshare LibCal 2.0 allow remote a

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-7291 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting libcal. 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 api_events.php in Springshare LibCal 2.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) m or (2) cid parameter.

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	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-12-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: springshare

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-12-01 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

springshare libcal DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libcal sudo apt install libcal=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold libcal

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

dnf --showduplicates list libcal sudo dnf downgrade libcal-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add libcal

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-2014-7291?

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

Is CVE-2014-7291 being exploited?

CVE-2014-7291 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-2014-7291 affect?

CVE-2014-7291 affects libcal. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in api_events.php in Springshare LibCal 2.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) m or (2) cid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2014-7291?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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