CVE-2014-7980: XSS

Published Oct 8, 2014
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in template.php in Zen theme 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.3 and 7.x-5.x before 7.x-5.5 for Drupal allow remote authenticated users with the "administer themes" permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the skiplinktext setting and unspecified other theme settings.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Drupal Zen=7.x-3.0
Drupal Zen=7.x-3.1
Drupal Zen=7.x-3.2
Drupal Zen=7.x-5.0
Drupal Zen=7.x-5.1
Drupal Zen=7.x-5.2
Drupal Zen=7.x-5.3
Drupal Zen=7.x-5.4

Event History

Oct 8, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-7980?

CVE-2014-7980 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-7980?

To fix CVE-2014-7980, update your Zen theme to version 7.x-3.3 or 7.x-5.5 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-7980?

CVE-2014-7980 affects users of Drupal using Zen theme versions 7.x-3.0 to 7.x-3.2 and 7.x-5.0 to 7.x-5.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-7980?

CVE-2014-7980 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows for the injection of arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

5

Can CVE-2014-7980 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-7980 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users with the 'administer themes' permission.

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