CVE-2014-9772

MEDIUMNVD 6.16.1—

6.1

The validator package before 2.0.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site scripting (XSS) filter via hex-encoded characters.

CVSS v3: 6.1
EG Score: 6.1(medium)
EPSS: 63.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 23, 2017

Last Modified

May 13, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97102
cve@mitrehttps://nodesecurity.io/advisories/43
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97102
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/43

Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)

npm(1)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
validator	—	2.0.0	—

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 15× in last 7d / 20× in last 30d)

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2014-9772?

CVE-2014-9772 is a medium vulnerability published on January 23, 2017. The validator package before 2.0.0 for Node.js allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site scripting (XSS) filter via hex-encoded characters.

When was CVE-2014-9772 disclosed?

CVE-2014-9772 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 23, 2017, with the most recent update on May 13, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2014-9772 actively exploited?

CVE-2014-9772 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 63.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-9772?

CVE-2014-9772 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.1 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2014-9772?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2014-9772, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2014-9772

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