CVE-2014-9292: Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in proxy.php in the jRSS Widget plugin 1.2 and earlier for Wo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-9292?

jrss widget: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-9292 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9292 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-2014-9292 affect?

CVE-2014-9292 affects jrss widget. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in proxy.php in the jRSS Widget plugin 1.2 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to trigger outbound requests and enumerate open ports via the url parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-9292?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.8UPGRADE

CVE-2014-9292 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting jrss widget. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in proxy.php in the jRSS Widget plugin 1.2 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to trigger outbound requests and enumerate open ports via the url parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2014-12-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jrss widget project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-12-05 22:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jrss widget project jrss widget UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jrss-widget || rpm -q jrss-widget || jrss-widget --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jrss-widget

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jrss-widget

Note

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

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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-2014-9292?

jrss widget: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-9292 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9292 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-2014-9292 affect?

CVE-2014-9292 affects jrss widget. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in proxy.php in the jRSS Widget plugin 1.2 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to trigger outbound requests and enumerate open ports via the url parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9292?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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