Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2014-2235 is a cross-site scripting issue in Askbot before 0.7.49. A remote attacker could inject script or HTML through the question search form, potentially affecting users who view crafted search results. The public record does not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Askbot versions before 0.7.49, especially internet-facing community or Q&A sites. Products and CPEs are not enumerated in the CVE bundle, so asset discovery must rely on local software inventory. Treat as a moderate web application risk. Patch exposed Askbot sites during normal vulnerability remediation, faster where the site handles trusted sessions or customer-facing content. There is no source-backed evidence of active exploitation in this bundle. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Askbot to 0.7.49 or later where feasible.; Review the upstream commit and vendor guidance for the exact fix scope.; Prioritize internet-facing Askbot instances and sites with authenticated users..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/ASKBOT/askbot-devel/commit/876e3662ff6b78cc6241338c15e3a0cb49edf4e2CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1070852CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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