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CVE-2014-4513: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in server/offline.php in the ActiveHelper LiveHelp Live Ch

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MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2014-4513 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting activehelper livehelp live chat. 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 server/offline.php in the ActiveHelper LiveHelp Live Chat plugin 3.1.0 and earlier for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) MESSAGE, (2) EMAIL, or (3) NAME parameter.

Why this priority

  • EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2014-07-01
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: activehelper

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

activehelper activehelper livehelp live chat UPGRADE
Affected: <= 3.1.0 · 2.6.0 · 2.6.1 · 2.6.2 · 2.6.5 · 2.6.7 · 2.7.0 · 2.7.3
Fixed in: newer than 3.1.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy activehelper-livehelp-live-chat || rpm -q activehelper-livehelp-live-chat || activehelper-livehelp-live-chat --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade activehelper-livehelp-live-chat
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade activehelper-livehelp-live-chat
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

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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-2014-4513?

activehelper livehelp live chat: upgrade to newer than 3.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-4513 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4513 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-2014-4513 affect?

CVE-2014-4513 affects activehelper livehelp live chat. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in server/offline.php in the ActiveHelper LiveHelp Live Chat plugin 3.1.0 and earlier for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) MESSAGE, (2) E

How urgent is CVE-2014-4513?

Priority 43/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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