CVE-2014-6243

Name: CVE-2014-6243
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-10-10T14:55:08.603+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-6243 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the EWWW Image Optimizer plugin before 2.0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the error parameter in the ewww-image-optimizer.php page to wp-admin/options-general.php, which is not properly handled in a pngout error message.. EPSS estimates a 2.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the EWWW Image Optimizer plugin before 2.0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the error parameter in the ewww-image-optimizer.php page to wp-admin/options-general.php, which is not properly handled in a pngout error message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.06%

78.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin Project	Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin	<= 2.01
Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin Project	Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin	2.0.0

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6243?

How severe is CVE-2014-6243?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-6243 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6243?

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Source: NVD / NIST