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CVE-2014-9685: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Vanilla Forums before 2.0.18.13 and 2.1.x before 2.1.1

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MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-9685 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting vanilla, vanilla forums. 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 Vanilla Forums before 2.0.18.13 and 2.1.x before 2.1.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2015-02-25
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vanillaforums

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

vanillaforums vanilla UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2.0.18.12
Fixed in: newer than 2.0.18.12
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy vanilla || rpm -q vanilla || vanilla --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.18.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vanilla
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade vanilla
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
vanillaforums vanilla forums DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy vanilla-forums || rpm -q vanilla-forums || vanilla-forums --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison vanilla-forums sudo apt install vanilla-forums=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo apt-mark hold vanilla-forums
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list vanilla-forums sudo dnf downgrade vanilla-forums-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add vanilla-forums
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-2014-9685?

vanilla: upgrade to newer than 2.0.18.12; vanilla forums: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-9685 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9685 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-2014-9685 affect?

CVE-2014-9685 affects vanilla, vanilla forums. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Vanilla Forums before 2.0.18.13 and 2.1.x before 2.1.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9685?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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