PatchTheCVECVE-2014-4530: flog plugin 0.1 for WordPress has XSS
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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE
CVE-2014-4530 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting flog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
flog plugin 0.1 for WordPress has XSS
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 39%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2020-01-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: flog project
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
flog project flog DOWNGRADE
Affected: 0.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy flog || rpm -q flog || flog --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison flog
sudo apt install flog=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1>
sudo apt-mark hold flog
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list flog
sudo dnf downgrade flog-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1>
sudo dnf versionlock add flog
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.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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-2014-4530?
flog: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-4530 being exploited?
CVE-2014-4530 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-2014-4530 affect?
CVE-2014-4530 affects flog. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). flog plugin 0.1 for WordPress has XSS
How urgent is CVE-2014-4530?
Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference