CVE-2015-20019

Name: CVE-2015-20019
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-01T09:15:08.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-20019 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Content text slider on post WordPress plugin before 6.9 does not sanitise and escape the Title and Message/Content settings, which could lead to Cross-Site Scripting issues. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Content text slider on post WordPress plugin before 6.9 does not sanitise and escape the Title and Message/Content settings, which could lead to Cross-Site Scripting issues

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Content Text Slider On Post Project	Content Text Slider On Post	< 6.9

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1393044/content-text-slider-on-postPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/Dec/124Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4f92b211-e09c-4ed0-bc98-27e0b51b1f86Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1393044/content-text-slider-on-postPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/Dec/124Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4f92b211-e09c-4ed0-bc98-27e0b51b1f86Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-20019?

The Content text slider on post WordPress plugin before 6.9 does not sanitise and escape the Title and Message/Content settings, which could lead to Cross-Site Scripting issues

How severe is CVE-2015-20019?

CVE-2015-20019 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-20019?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-20019?

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Source: NVD / NIST