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CVE-2014-6243

4.3 · MEDIUM

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the EWWW Image Optimizer plugin before 2.0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the error parameter in the…

Published Oct 10, 2014ewww_image_optimizer_plugin_projectCWE-79EPSS 2.06%

Overview

CVE-2014-6243 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ewww_image_optimizer_plugin_project ewww_image_optimizer_plugin. It was published on October 10, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the EWWW Image Optimizer plugin before 2.0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the error parameter in the ewww-image-optimizer.php page to wp-admin/options-general.php, which is not properly handled in a pngout error message.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ewww_image_optimizer_plugin_project. Update ewww_image_optimizer_plugin 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ewww_image_optimizer_plugin_projectewww_image_optimizer_plugin0Affected

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/128621/WordPress-EWWW-Image-Optimizer-2.0.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533641/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/70190Refwordpress.org/plugins/ewww-image-optimizer/changelogRefwww.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23234Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/128621/WordPress-EWWW-Image-Optimizer-2.0.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533641/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/70190Refwordpress.org/plugins/ewww-image-optimizer/changelogRefwww.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23234

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6243?

CVE-2014-6243 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ewww_image_optimizer_plugin_project ewww_image_optimizer_plugin. It was published on October 10, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-6243?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-6243?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ewww_image_optimizer_plugin_project. Update ewww_image_optimizer_plugin 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-2014-6243?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-6243 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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