Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2014-7151 is an XSS issue in the NEX-Forms Lite 2.1.0 WordPress plugin. A remote attacker may inject script or HTML through form data handled by WordPress admin AJAX. Business impact depends on whether the vulnerable plugin is installed and who can reach the affected actions.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted hygiene issue rather than an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize sites that run the named plugin, especially public WordPress properties with privileged users or sensitive user sessions.
Technical view
The CVE describes multiple XSS flaws in NEX-Forms Lite 2.1.0 for WordPress. The affected input is the form_fields parameter in do_edit and do_insert actions sent to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, authentication requirements, exploit maturity, or patch details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running NEX-Forms Lite plugin version 2.1.0. The provided sources do not identify other products, CPEs, or vulnerable version ranges beyond 2.1.0.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says remote attackers can inject script or HTML, but it does not confirm active exploitation. CISA KEV is false, and no cited source in the bundle reports in-the-wild exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE identifies the vulnerable parameter and actions, but not the XSS type, privilege requirement, affected code path, or fixed release. Do not assume broader NEX-Forms versions are affected without vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for NEX-Forms Lite 2.1.0.
- Check vendor or plugin repository guidance for a fixed version.
- Disable or replace the plugin if no maintained fixed version is available.
- Limit WordPress administrative access to trusted networks where feasible.
- Review forms and plugin-managed content for unexpected script or HTML.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether NEX-Forms Lite is installed and its exact version.
- Review WordPress plugin directories and asset inventories for version 2.1.0.
- Check logs for requests to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php using do_edit or do_insert.
- Inspect stored form configuration for unexpected HTML or script content.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable plugin version is absent.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://research.g0blin.co.uk/cve-2014-7151/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8237CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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