CVE-2014-8378: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the TableField module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.3 allows remote authent

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-8378 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting tablefield. 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 TableField module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.3 allows remote authenticated users with the "administer content types" or "administer taxonomy" permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to the field help text in an entity edit form.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-10-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tablefield project

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 00:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tablefield project tablefield DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-2.0 · 7.x-2.1 · 7.x-2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tablefield sudo apt install tablefield=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-2.0> sudo apt-mark hold tablefield

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

dnf --showduplicates list tablefield sudo dnf downgrade tablefield-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add tablefield

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-2014-8378?

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

Is CVE-2014-8378 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8378 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-2014-8378 affect?

CVE-2014-8378 affects tablefield. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the TableField module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.3 allows remote authenticated users with the "administer content types" or "administer taxonomy" permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via ve

How urgent is CVE-2014-8378?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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