CVE-2014-8724: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-8724: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the W3 Total Cache plugin before 0.9.4.1 for WordPress, when de...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the W3 Total Cache plugin before 0.9.4.1 for WordPress, when debug mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "Cache key" in the HTML-Comments, as demonstrated by the PATH_INFO to the default URI.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-8724 affects the W3 Total Cache WordPress plugin before 0.9.4.1 when debug mode is enabled. An attacker could cause script or HTML to appear in generated debug comments, creating reflected XSS risk for users who view a crafted page response. Exposure is most likely on legacy WordPress sites running W3 Total Cache before 0.9.4.1 with plugin debug mode enabled. Sites without the plugin, on newer versions, or without debug mode enabled are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. Prioritize legacy public WordPress properties where W3 Total Cache debug mode may have been left enabled. The business risk is targeted browser-side compromise, but scope is constrained by plugin version and configuration. Mitigation focus: Upgrade W3 Total Cache to 0.9.4.1 or later where supported.; Disable W3 Total Cache debug mode on production sites.; Review the WordPress plugin changelog and vendor guidance for supported upgrade paths..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 19, 2014, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://wordpress.org/plugins/w3-total-cache/changelog/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://www.secuvera.de/advisories/secuvera-SA-2014-01.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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