CVE-2014-9716: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebODF before 0.5.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary we

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-9716?

webodf: upgrade to 0.5.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-9716 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9716 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-9716 affect?

CVE-2014-9716 affects webodf. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebODF before 0.5.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a file name.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-9716?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2014-9716 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting webodf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebODF before 0.5.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a file name.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2015-05-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kogmbh

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-05-08 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kogmbh webodf UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.5.4

Fixed in: 0.5.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.5.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade webodf

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade webodf

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2014-9716?

webodf: upgrade to 0.5.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-9716 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9716 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-2014-9716 affect?

CVE-2014-9716 affects webodf. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebODF before 0.5.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a file name.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9716?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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CVE-2015-3012 MEDIUM 4.3 MITIGATE UPGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WebODF before 0.5.5, as used in ownCloud, allow remote

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