CVE-2014-4524: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in classes/custom-image/media.php in the WP Easy Post Types plugin be

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-4524?

wp easy post types: upgrade to newer than 1.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-4524 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4524 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-4524 affect?

CVE-2014-4524 affects wp easy post types. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in classes/custom-image/media.php in the WP Easy Post Types plugin before 1.4.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ref parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-4524?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2014-4524 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting wp easy post types. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in classes/custom-image/media.php in the WP Easy Post Types plugin before 1.4.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ref parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-07-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wp easy post types project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-07-02 18:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp easy post types project wp easy post types UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-easy-post-types || rpm -q wp-easy-post-types || wp-easy-post-types --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-easy-post-types

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-easy-post-types

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-4524?

wp easy post types: upgrade to newer than 1.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-4524 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4524 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-2014-4524 affect?

CVE-2014-4524 affects wp easy post types. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in classes/custom-image/media.php in the WP Easy Post Types plugin before 1.4.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ref parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2014-4524?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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