CVE-2014-2550

Name: CVE-2014-2550
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-19T21:29:00.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2550 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Disable Comments plugin before 1.0.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that enable comments via a request to the disable_comments_settings page to wp-admin/options-general.php.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Disable Comments plugin before 1.0.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that enable comments via a request to the disable_comments_settings page to wp-admin/options-general.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.66%

73.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Disable Comments	Disable Comments Project	< 1.0.4

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92219Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.dxw.com/advisories/csrf-in-disable-comments-1-0-3/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-comments/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92219Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.dxw.com/advisories/csrf-in-disable-comments-1-0-3/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-comments/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2550?

How severe is CVE-2014-2550?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2550 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2550?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-2550?

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Source: NVD / NIST