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Plain-English summary
CVE-2014-125111 is a cross-site scripting issue in the Wp-Insert WordPress plugin through version 2.0.8. A remote authenticated attacker may be able to affect page or admin-browser integrity. The named fix is upgrading to version 2.0.9. Sources do not identify the exact vulnerable function.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate remediation item. It is not listed as known exploited, but public-facing WordPress plugins are common exposure points. Patch during the next normal maintenance window, faster if untrusted authenticated users exist on affected sites.
Technical view
The record classifies this as CWE-79 XSS in namithjawahar Wp-Insert versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.8. CVSS 2.0 is 4.0 with network access, low complexity, single authentication, partial integrity impact, and no confidentiality or availability impact. VulDB names commit a07b7b08084b9b85859f3968ce7fde0fd1fcbba3 as the patch.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to sites running Wp-Insert versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.8. The CVSS vector indicates authentication is required, so risk is highest where less-trusted users have accounts or plugin-related access. No affected CPEs or specific vulnerable feature are provided.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says the attack may be launched remotely, but CVSS requires authentication. CISA KEV status is false, and no cited source states active exploitation. VulDB offers CTI indicators behind a permissions-required reference, but the bundle does not provide public exploit evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin: the public description does not identify the vulnerable function or request surface. Do not assume unauthenticated exploitation. Focus validation on version detection and patch presence, then consult the vendor or patch diff for precise root-cause analysis.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Wp-Insert to version 2.0.9 or later.
- Confirm the patch commit is included in deployed plugin code.
- Inventory WordPress sites for Wp-Insert versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.8.
- If upgrade is blocked, check vendor guidance and reduce plugin exposure.
- Review authenticated user access on affected WordPress sites.
Validation and detection
- Check installed Wp-Insert version across WordPress environments.
- Confirm version 2.0.9 or the named patch commit is present.
- Review vulnerability management records for affected plugin instances.
- Verify no production site still runs versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.8.
- Document any unpatched exceptions and compensating controls.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N82.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
4MediumVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- VDB-259628 | namithjawahar Wp-Insert cross site scriptingCVE reference · vdb-entry
- VDB-259628 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP)CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/wp-insert/commit/a07b7b08084b9b85859f3968ce7fde0fd1fcbba3CVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.