CVE-2014-9740: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Rules Link module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.1 for Drupal allows rem

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-9740 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting rules link. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Rules Link module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.1 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "administer rules links" permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, which are not properly handled in the (1) question and (2) description strings in a confirmation form for a triggering Rules link.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2015-07-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rules link 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

rules link project rules link DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-1.0 · 7.x-1.0 beta1 · 7.x-1.0 beta2 · 7.x-1.0 beta3 · 7.x-1.0 beta4 · 7.x-1.0 beta5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

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

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rules-link || rpm -q rules-link || rules-link --version

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

apt-cache madison rules-link sudo apt install rules-link=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo apt-mark hold rules-link

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

dnf --showduplicates list rules-link sudo dnf downgrade rules-link-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add rules-link

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-2014-9740?

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

Is CVE-2014-9740 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9740 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-2014-9740 affect?

CVE-2014-9740 affects rules link. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Rules Link module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.1 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "administer rules links" permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vector

How urgent is CVE-2014-9740?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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