How severe is CVE-2014-8724?

CVE-2014-8724 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8724 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-2014-8724?

CVE-2014-8724 affects Boldgrid W3 Total Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8724?

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

When was CVE-2014-8724 published?

CVE-2014-8724 was published on 2014-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8724

CVE-2014-8724 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Boldgrid W3 Total Cache 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: Boldgrid W3 Total Cache
Published: 2014-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the W3 Total Cache plugin before 0.9.4.1 for WordPress, when debug mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "Cache key" in the HTML-Comments, as demonstrated by the PATH_INFO to the default URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8724?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the W3 Total Cache plugin before 0.9.4.1 for WordPress, when debug mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "Cache key" in the HTML-Comments, as demonstrated by the PATH_INFO to the default URI.
How severe is CVE-2014-8724?: CVE-2014-8724 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8724 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-2014-8724?: CVE-2014-8724 affects Boldgrid W3 Total Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8724?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8724 published?: CVE-2014-8724 was published on 2014-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:boldgrid:w3_total_cache:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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