CVE-2014-9737: Open redirect vulnerability in the Language Switcher Dropdown module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.4 for Drupal allows

Routine

MEDIUM 5.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-9737 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting language switcher dropdown. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Open redirect vulnerability in the Language Switcher Dropdown module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.4 for Drupal allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in a block.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2015-07-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: language switcher dropdown project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-07-06 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

language switcher dropdown project language switcher dropdown DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-1.0 · 7.x-1.1 · 7.x-1.2 · 7.x-1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy language-switcher-dropdown || rpm -q language-switcher-dropdown || language-switcher-dropdown --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison language-switcher-dropdown sudo apt install language-switcher-dropdown=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo apt-mark hold language-switcher-dropdown

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

dnf --showduplicates list language-switcher-dropdown sudo dnf downgrade language-switcher-dropdown-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add language-switcher-dropdown

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-2014-9737?

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

Is CVE-2014-9737 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9737 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-2014-9737 affect?

CVE-2014-9737 affects language switcher dropdown. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Open redirect vulnerability in the Language Switcher Dropdown module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.4 for Drupal allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in a block.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9737?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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