CVE-2014-9405: A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the description field of an Download RSS item or Contacts

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MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-9405 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting freebox os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the description field of an Download RSS item or Contacts in Freebox OS Web interface 3.0.2, which allows malicious users to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-01-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: free

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-06 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

free freebox os DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy freebox-os || rpm -q freebox-os || freebox-os --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison freebox-os sudo apt install freebox-os=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold freebox-os

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

dnf --showduplicates list freebox-os sudo dnf downgrade freebox-os-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add freebox-os

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.

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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-2014-9405?

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

Is CVE-2014-9405 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9405 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-2014-9405 affect?

CVE-2014-9405 affects freebox os. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the description field of an Download RSS item or Contacts in Freebox OS Web interface 3.0.2, which allows malicious users to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9405?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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CVE-2014-9382 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE Freebox OS Web interface 3.0.2 has CSRF which can allow VPN user account creation

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