CVE-2014-2260 in ajenti
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in plugins/main/content/js/ajenti.coffee in Eugene Pankov Ajenti 1.2.13 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the command field in the Cron functionality.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/12/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-2260 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Ajenti management interface version 1.2.13. This security weakness resides in the plugins/main/content/js/ajenti.coffee JavaScript file and specifically affects the Cron functionality component of the web-based administration tool. The vulnerability enables authenticated remote attackers to execute malicious web scripts or HTML code within the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and data compromise. The attack vector requires an authenticated user session, making it a privilege escalation vulnerability that can be exploited by users with existing access to the system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output sanitization within the command field of the Cron functionality. When users submit commands through the web interface, the application fails to properly escape or filter the input before rendering it in the browser context. This allows attackers to inject malicious payloads that execute within the victim's browser session, leveraging the trusted relationship between the user and the Ajenti interface. The vulnerability specifically targets the JavaScript client-side code that processes and displays cron job commands, creating a persistent XSS vector that can be exploited across multiple user sessions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can facilitate more sophisticated attacks within the targeted environment. An attacker with access to the Ajenti interface can manipulate cron jobs to execute malicious commands that may include phishing attempts, credential harvesting, or lateral movement within the network. The authenticated nature of the vulnerability means that attackers can leverage existing user permissions to perform actions that would otherwise be restricted, potentially leading to complete system compromise. This vulnerability particularly affects environments where Ajenti serves as a primary system management interface, as it provides attackers with a legitimate access point to execute malicious activities.
Security mitigations for CVE-2014-2260 should focus on implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the Ajenti application. The most effective remediation involves sanitizing all user-supplied input before rendering it in the browser context, particularly within the Cron command field. Organizations should implement Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution and prevent unauthorized code injection. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting flaws, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for scripting and T1078 for valid accounts, as it exploits legitimate user credentials to execute malicious code. System administrators should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious script injection attempts, while regular security updates and patch management processes should be enforced to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.