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CVE-2014-5193: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/admin.php in Sphider 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to inj...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/admin.php in Sphider 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the category parameter. NOTE: the url parameter vector is already covered by CVE-2014-5082.

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CVE-2014-5193 is an XSS issue in Sphider 1.3.6. A remote attacker may inject script or HTML through the admin category parameter. Business impact depends on whether Sphider is deployed and whether its admin interface is reachable. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score or vendor fix. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Sphider 1.3.6, especially where the admin interface is internet-accessible or reachable by untrusted users. The bundle’s affected-product metadata is incomplete, so asset inventory is necessary. Prioritize this if Sphider 1.3.6 is present or the admin interface is exposed. If Sphider is not used, business urgency is low. Because patch data is absent, assign an owner to confirm vendor guidance and exposure. Mitigation focus: Identify any Sphider deployments and confirm exact version.; Check Sphider project or vendor guidance for fixed versions or patches.; Restrict access to Sphider admin paths to trusted administrators..

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