CVE-2024-12314
CVE-2024-12314 is a high-severity vulnerability in Megaoptim Rapid Cache with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-524.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-4840
- Weakness: CWE-524
- Affected product: Megaoptim Rapid Cache
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Rapid Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cache Poisoning in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This is due to plugin storing HTTP headers in the cached data. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to poison the cache with custom HTTP headers that may be unsanitized which can lead to Cross-Site Scripting.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-12314?
- The Rapid Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cache Poisoning in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This is due to plugin storing HTTP headers in the cached data. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to poison the cache with custom HTTP headers that may be unsanitized which can lead to Cross-Site Scripting.
- How severe is CVE-2024-12314?
- CVE-2024-12314 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-12314 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-12314?
- CVE-2024-12314 affects Megaoptim Rapid Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-12314?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2024-12314 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-12314 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4840.
- When was CVE-2024-12314 published?
- CVE-2024-12314 was published on 2025-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/rapid-cache/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/72b777ac-1870-4588-82fe-da96a784ec81?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:megaoptim:rapid_cache:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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