How severe is CVE-2014-4725?

CVE-2014-4725 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-4725 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 60% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4725?

CVE-2014-4725 primarily affects Mailpoet Mailpoet Newsletters. In total, 69 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4725?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-4725 published?

CVE-2014-4725 was published on 2014-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4725

CVE-2014-4725 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mailpoet Mailpoet Newsletters with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 60% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 60% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Mailpoet Mailpoet Newsletters
Published: 2014-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The MailPoet Newsletters (wysija-newsletters) plugin before 2.6.7 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a crafted theme using wp-admin/admin-post.php and accessing the theme in wp-content/uploads/wysija/themes/mailp/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4725?: The MailPoet Newsletters (wysija-newsletters) plugin before 2.6.7 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a crafted theme using wp-admin/admin-post.php and accessing the theme in wp-content/uploads/wysija/themes/mailp/.
How severe is CVE-2014-4725?: CVE-2014-4725 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-4725 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 60% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4725?: CVE-2014-4725 primarily affects Mailpoet Mailpoet Newsletters. In total, 69 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4725?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-4725 published?: CVE-2014-4725 was published on 2014-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (69)

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cpe:2.3:a:mailpoet:mailpoet_newsletters:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mailpoet:mailpoet_newsletters:2.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mailpoet:mailpoet_newsletters:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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