CVE-2014-8954: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpSound 1.0.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitra

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-8954 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting phpsound. 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 phpSound 1.0.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Title or (2) Description fields in a playlist or the (3) filter parameter in an explore action to index.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-11-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: codecanyon

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-11-17 16:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

codecanyon phpsound DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpsound sudo apt install phpsound=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.5> sudo apt-mark hold phpsound

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpsound sudo dnf downgrade phpsound-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add phpsound

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.

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: phpSound Music Sharing Platform 1.0.5 - Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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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-2014-8954?

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

Is CVE-2014-8954 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8954 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-2014-8954 affect?

CVE-2014-8954 affects phpsound. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpSound 1.0.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Title or (2) Description fields in a playlist or the (3) filter parameter in an explore action t

How urgent is CVE-2014-8954?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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