CVE-2014-9401
Overview
CVE-2014-9401 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting wp_limit_posts_automatically_project wp_limit_posts_automatically. It was published on December 31, 2014.
Technical Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the WP Limit Posts Automatically plugin 0.7 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the lpa_post_letters parameter in the wp-limit-posts-automatically.php page to wp-admin/options-general.php.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wp_limit_posts_automatically_project. Update wp_limit_posts_automatically to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| wp_limit_posts_automatically_project | wp_limit_posts_automatically | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-9401?
CVE-2014-9401 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting wp_limit_posts_automatically_project wp_limit_posts_automatically. It was published on December 31, 2014.
How severe is CVE-2014-9401?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-9401?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wp_limit_posts_automatically_project. Update wp_limit_posts_automatically to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-9401?
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