How severe is CVE-2014-6243?

CVE-2014-6243 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-6243 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6243?

CVE-2014-6243 primarily affects Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin Project Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6243?

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

When was CVE-2014-6243 published?

CVE-2014-6243 was published on 2014-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6243

CVE-2014-6243 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin Project Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin 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% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin Project Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin
Published: 2014-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the EWWW Image Optimizer plugin before 2.0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the error parameter in the ewww-image-optimizer.php page to wp-admin/options-general.php, which is not properly handled in a pngout error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6243?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the EWWW Image Optimizer plugin before 2.0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the error parameter in the ewww-image-optimizer.php page to wp-admin/options-general.php, which is not properly handled in a pngout error message.
How severe is CVE-2014-6243?: CVE-2014-6243 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-6243 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6243?: CVE-2014-6243 primarily affects Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin Project Ewww Image Optimizer Plugin. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6243?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6243 published?: CVE-2014-6243 was published on 2014-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ewww_image_optimizer_plugin_project:ewww_image_optimizer_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ewww_image_optimizer_plugin_project:ewww_image_optimizer_plugin:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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