CVE-2014-4535: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Import Legacy Media plugin 0.1 and earlier for WordPress allow

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-4535?

import legacy media: upgrade to newer than 0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-4535 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4535 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-2014-4535 affect?

CVE-2014-4535 affects import legacy media. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Import Legacy Media plugin 0.1 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filename parameter to getid3/demos/demo.mimeonly.php.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-4535?

Priority 49/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2014-4535 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting import legacy media. 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 Import Legacy Media plugin 0.1 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filename parameter to getid3/demos/demo.mimeonly.php.

Why this priority

EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
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	4.0% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-12-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: import legacy media project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-12-27 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

import legacy media project import legacy media UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy import-legacy-media || rpm -q import-legacy-media || import-legacy-media --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade import-legacy-media

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade import-legacy-media

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.

Nuclei scan template: Import Legacy Media <= 0.1 - Cross-Site Scripting

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.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-4535?

import legacy media: upgrade to newer than 0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-4535 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4535 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-2014-4535 affect?

CVE-2014-4535 affects import legacy media. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Import Legacy Media plugin 0.1 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filename parameter to getid3/demos/demo.mimeonly.php.

How urgent is CVE-2014-4535?

Priority 49/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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