How severe is CVE-2014-1888?

CVE-2014-1888 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-1888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1888?

CVE-2014-1888 primarily affects Buddypress. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1888?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-1888 published?

CVE-2014-1888 was published on 2014-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1888

CVE-2014-1888 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Buddypress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Buddypress
Published: 2014-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the BuddyPress plugin before 1.9.2 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name field to groups/create/step/group-details. NOTE: this can be exploited without authentication by leveraging CVE-2014-1889.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1888?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the BuddyPress plugin before 1.9.2 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name field to groups/create/step/group-details. NOTE: this can be exploited without authentication by leveraging CVE-2014-1889.
How severe is CVE-2014-1888?: CVE-2014-1888 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1888?: CVE-2014-1888 primarily affects Buddypress. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1888 published?: CVE-2014-1888 was published on 2014-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (22)

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