CVE-2014-2040: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the (1) callback_multicheck, (2) callback_radio, and (3

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-2040 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting media file renamer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-03-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jordy meow

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-03-03 18:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jordy meow media file renamer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy media-file-renamer || rpm -q media-file-renamer || media-file-renamer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison media-file-renamer sudo apt install media-file-renamer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold media-file-renamer

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list media-file-renamer sudo dnf downgrade media-file-renamer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add media-file-renamer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-2040?

media file renamer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2040 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2040 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-2040 affect?

CVE-2014-2040 affects media file renamer. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). 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 au

How urgent is CVE-2014-2040?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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