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CVE-2014-2040

2.1 · LOW

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the (1) callback_multicheck, (2) callback_radio, and (3) callback_wysiwygin functions in mfrh_class.settings-api.php in the Media File Renamer…

Published Mar 3, 2014jordy_meowCWE-79EPSS 1.62%

Overview

CVE-2014-2040 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting jordy_meow media_file_renamer. It was published on March 3, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the (1) callback_multicheck, (2) callback_radio, and (3) callback_wysiwygin functions in mfrh_class.settings-api.php in the Media File Renamer plugin 1.7.0 for WordPress allow remote authenticated users with permissions to add media or edit media to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters, as demonstrated by the title of an uploaded file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jordy_meow. Update media_file_renamer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531270/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/65715Refwww.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/wordpress/plugins/MediaFileRenamer-1.7.0/index.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531270/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/65715Refwww.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/wordpress/plugins/MediaFileRenamer-1.7.0/index.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2040?

CVE-2014-2040 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting jordy_meow media_file_renamer. It was published on March 3, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-2040?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-2040?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jordy_meow. Update media_file_renamer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-2040?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-2040 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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