CVE-2014-5189: SQL injection vulnerability in lib/optin/optin_page.php in the Lead Octopus plugin for WordPress allows remote

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2014-5189 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting lead octopus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in lib/optin/optin_page.php in the Lead Octopus plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

Why this priority

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

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2014-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: leadoctopus

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-08-07 11:13 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

leadoctopus lead octopus MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy lead-octopus || rpm -q lead-octopus || lead-octopus --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Public exploits and detection

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

Exploit-DB: WordPress Plugin Lead Octopus Power - 'id' SQL Injection

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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-2014-5189?

lead octopus: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5189 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5189 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-2014-5189 affect?

CVE-2014-5189 affects lead octopus. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in lib/optin/optin_page.php in the Lead Octopus plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5189?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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