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4.3

Simple Popup Images plugin lets attackers run scripts

CVE-2014-3921 · published 12 years ago
Summary

The Simple Popup Images plugin for WordPress contains a flaw in its popup.php file that lets a remote user insert malicious code through the “z” parameter. This could let attackers display unwanted content or steal information from visitors to your site. Update the plugin to the latest version or remove it if a fix is not available.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
simple_popup_project simple_popup All versions
cpe:2.3:a:simple_popup_project:simple_popup:-:-:-:*:-:wordpress:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in popup.php in the Simple Popup Images plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the z parameter.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in popup.php in the Simple Popup Images plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the z parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published30 May 2014
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-3921 · NVD
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