How severe is CVE-2014-8809?

CVE-2014-8809 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8809 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8809?

CVE-2014-8809 affects Wpsymposiumpro Wp Symposium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8809?

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

When was CVE-2014-8809 published?

CVE-2014-8809 was published on 2014-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8809

CVE-2014-8809 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpsymposiumpro Wp Symposium 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% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wpsymposiumpro Wp Symposium
Published: 2014-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the WP Symposium plugin before 14.11 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) text parameter in an addComment action to ajax/profile_functions.php, (2) compose_text parameter in a sendMail action to ajax/mail_functions.php, (3) comment parameter in an add_comment action to ajax/lounge_functions.php, or (4) name parameter in a create_album action to ajax/gallery_functions.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8809?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the WP Symposium plugin before 14.11 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) text parameter in an addComment action to ajax/profile_functions.php, (2) compose_text parameter in a sendMail action to ajax/mail_functions.php, (3) comment parameter in an add_comment action to ajax/lounge_functions.php, or (4) name parameter in a create_album action to ajax/gallery_functions.php.
How severe is CVE-2014-8809?: CVE-2014-8809 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8809 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8809?: CVE-2014-8809 affects Wpsymposiumpro Wp Symposium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8809?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8809 published?: CVE-2014-8809 was published on 2014-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpsymposiumpro:wp_symposium:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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