How severe is CVE-2014-9283?

CVE-2014-9283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9283 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9283?

CVE-2014-9283 affects Bestwebsoft Captcha. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9283?

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

When was CVE-2014-9283 published?

CVE-2014-9283 was published on 2015-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9283

CVE-2014-9283 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bestwebsoft Captcha with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bestwebsoft Captcha
Published: 2015-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The BestWebSoft Captcha plugin before 4.0.7 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism and obtain administrative access via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9283?: The BestWebSoft Captcha plugin before 4.0.7 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism and obtain administrative access via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-9283?: CVE-2014-9283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9283 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9283?: CVE-2014-9283 affects Bestwebsoft Captcha. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9283?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9283 published?: CVE-2014-9283 was published on 2015-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bestwebsoft:captcha:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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