CVE-2014-9179: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SupportEzzy Ticket System plugin 1.2.5 for WordPress allows re

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MEDIUM 4.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-9179 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.0) affecting supportezzy ticket system. 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 SupportEzzy Ticket System plugin 1.2.5 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "URL (optional)" field in a new ticket.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-12-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: supportezzy ticket system project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-12-02 16:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy supportezzy-ticket-system || rpm -q supportezzy-ticket-system || supportezzy-ticket-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison supportezzy-ticket-system sudo apt install supportezzy-ticket-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.5> sudo apt-mark hold supportezzy-ticket-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list supportezzy-ticket-system sudo dnf downgrade supportezzy-ticket-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add supportezzy-ticket-system

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.

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 SupportEzzy Ticket System 1.2.5 - Persistent 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-2014-9179?

supportezzy ticket system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-9179 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9179 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-2014-9179 affect?

CVE-2014-9179 affects supportezzy ticket system. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SupportEzzy Ticket System plugin 1.2.5 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "URL (optional)" field in a new ticket.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9179?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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