How severe is CVE-2014-4036?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2014-4036 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2014-4036?

CVE-2014-4036 affects the following packages: impresscms/impresscms (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4036?

The records we use list no patched version of impresscms/impresscms for CVE-2014-4036. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect CVE-2014-4036 in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for impresscms/impresscms, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2014-4036 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Is CVE-2014-4036 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for CVE-2014-4036, including 1 in-the-wild exploitation observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2014-4036?

CVE-2014-4036 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 1.0%, placing it in the 63th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4036?

CVE-2014-4036 is classified as Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was CVE-2014-4036 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2014-4036 was published on May 17, 2022 and was last updated on November 8, 2023. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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CVE-2014-4036 — impresscms

CVE-2014-4036 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in impresscms/impresscms. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

ImpressCMS Cross-site scripting Vulnerability

Published

May 17, 2022

Updated

Nov 8, 2023

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

1 known

Exploitation data as of Nov 5, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

1.0%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs63th percentile — riskier than 63% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐘impresscms/impresscms

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in modules/system/admin.php in ImpressCMS 1.3.6.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query parameter in a listimg action.

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`impresscms/impresscms`	all versions	No fix

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

impresscmsimpresscms

1 version

1.3.6.1

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in modules/system/admin.php in …

packetstormsecurity.comNVDJun 2014

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for impresscms/impresscms, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of impresscms/impresscms for CVE-2014-4036. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in `modules/system/admin.php` in ImpressCMS 1.3.6.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query parameter in a listimg action.

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