How severe is CVE-2014-4538?

CVE-2014-4538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4538 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-2014-4538?

CVE-2014-4538 affects Malware Finder Plugin Project Malware Finder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4538?

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

When was CVE-2014-4538 published?

CVE-2014-4538 was published on 2014-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4538

CVE-2014-4538 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Malware Finder Plugin Project Malware Finder 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: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Malware Finder Plugin Project Malware Finder
Published: 2014-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in process.php in the Malware Finder plugin 1.1 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4538?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in process.php in the Malware Finder plugin 1.1 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-4538?: CVE-2014-4538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4538 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-2014-4538?: CVE-2014-4538 affects Malware Finder Plugin Project Malware Finder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4538?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4538 published?: CVE-2014-4538 was published on 2014-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://codevigilant.com/disclosure/wp-plugin-malware-finder-a3-cross-site-scripting-xss

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:malware_finder_plugin_project:malware_finder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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