How severe is CVE-2014-2040?

CVE-2014-2040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-2040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2040?

CVE-2014-2040 affects Jordy Meow Media File Renamer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2040?

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

When was CVE-2014-2040 published?

CVE-2014-2040 was published on 2014-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2040

CVE-2014-2040 is a low-severity vulnerability in Jordy Meow Media File Renamer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jordy Meow Media File Renamer
Published: 2014-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the (1) callback_multicheck, (2) callback_radio, and (3) callback_wysiwygin functions in mfrh_class.settings-api.php in the Media File Renamer plugin 1.7.0 for WordPress allow remote authenticated users with permissions to add media or edit media to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters, as demonstrated by the title of an uploaded file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2040?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the (1) callback_multicheck, (2) callback_radio, and (3) callback_wysiwygin functions in mfrh_class.settings-api.php in the Media File Renamer plugin 1.7.0 for WordPress allow remote authenticated users with permissions to add media or edit media to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters, as demonstrated by the title of an uploaded file.
How severe is CVE-2014-2040?: CVE-2014-2040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-2040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2040?: CVE-2014-2040 affects Jordy Meow Media File Renamer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2040 published?: CVE-2014-2040 was published on 2014-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jordy_meow:media_file_renamer:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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