CVE-2014-6312

Name: CVE-2014-6312
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-10-15T14:55:08.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-6312 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Login Widget With Shortcode (login-sidebar-widget) plugin before 3.2.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the custom_style_afo parameter on the login_widget_afo page to wp-admin/options-general.php.. EPSS estimates a 4.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Login Widget With Shortcode (login-sidebar-widget) plugin before 3.2.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the custom_style_afo parameter on the login_widget_afo page to wp-admin/options-general.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.15%

89.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Login Widget With Shortcode Project	Login Widget With Shortcode	<= 3.1.1
Login Widget With Shortcode Project	Login Widget With Shortcode	1.0.1
Login Widget With Shortcode Project	Login Widget With Shortcode	2.0.1
Login Widget With Shortcode Project	Login Widget With Shortcode	2.0.2
Login Widget With Shortcode Project	Login Widget With Shortcode	2.1.3
Login Widget With Shortcode Project	Login Widget With Shortcode	2.2.3
Login Widget With Shortcode Project	Login Widget With Shortcode	2.2.4

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6312?

How severe is CVE-2014-6312?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-6312 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6312?

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