PatchTheCVECVE-2014-4523: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Easy Career Openings plugin 0.4 and earlier for WordPress allo
CVE-2014-4523 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting easy career openings. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Easy Career Openings plugin 0.4 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.2% (top 33%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2019-12-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2014-4523?
easy career openings: upgrade to newer than 0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-4523 being exploited?
CVE-2014-4523 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-2014-4523 affect?
CVE-2014-4523 affects easy career openings. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Easy Career Openings plugin 0.4 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters.
How urgent is CVE-2014-4523?
Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference