CVE-2024-12314: The Rapid Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cache Poisoning in all versions up to, and including, 1.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12314?

rapid cache: upgrade to newer than 1.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12314 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12314 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-2024-12314 affect?

CVE-2024-12314 affects rapid cache. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Rapid Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cache Poisoning in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This is due to plugin storing HTTP headers in the cached data. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to poison

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-12314?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

HIGH 7.2REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-12314 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting rapid cache. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Rapid Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cache Poisoning in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This is due to plugin storing HTTP headers in the cached data. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to poison the cache with custom HTTP headers that may be unsanitized which can lead to Cross-Site Scripting.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-524
Published	2025-02-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: megaoptim

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-18 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

megaoptim rapid cache UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rapid-cache || rpm -q rapid-cache || rapid-cache --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rapid-cache

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rapid-cache

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-12314?

rapid cache: upgrade to newer than 1.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12314 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12314 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-2024-12314 affect?

CVE-2024-12314 affects rapid cache. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Rapid Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cache Poisoning in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This is due to plugin storing HTTP headers in the cached data. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to poison

How urgent is CVE-2024-12314?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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