CVE-2014-4855

Name: CVE-2014-4855
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-07-10T16:55:06.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4855 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Polylang plugin before 1.5.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to a user description. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Polylang plugin before 1.5.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to a user description. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.58%

72.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Polylang Plugin Project	Polylang	<= 1.5.1
Polylang Plugin Project	Polylang	1.5

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4855?

How severe is CVE-2014-4855?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4855 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4855?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST