CVE-2014-4565: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-4565: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in vcc.js.php in the Verification Code for Comments plu...

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in vcc.js.php in the Verification Code for Comments plugin 2.1.0 and earlier for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) vp, (2) vs, (3) l, (4) vu, or (5) vm parameter.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 11:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE affects an old WordPress comment-verification plugin. A remote attacker could inject script or HTML through several parameters handled by vcc.js.php. For executives, the main concern is website trust, visitor safety, and possible administrator session impact if an affected plugin is still installed. Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that still have Verification Code for Comments 2.1.0 or earlier installed. The source bundle does not identify broader products, hosted services, or downstream packages. Prioritize remediation on public WordPress sites, especially those with administrator access from regular browsers. This is not KEV-backed in the provided data, but old WordPress plugin XSS can still create practical business risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory WordPress sites for the Verification Code for Comments plugin.; Remove or disable the plugin if it is unused or unsupported.; Check vendor or project guidance for a fixed version or replacement..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 13:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 2, 2014, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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