CVE-2015-3173

Name: CVE-2015-3173
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-06T20:15:07.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3173 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. custom-content-type-manager Wordpress plugin can be used by an administrator to achieve arbitrary PHP remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 2.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

custom-content-type-manager Wordpress plugin can be used by an administrator to achieve arbitrary PHP remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.45%

82.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Custom Content Type Manager Project	Custom Content Type Manager	< 0.9.8.6

References

https://blog.nettitude.com/uk/custom-content-type-manager-remote-code-executionExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/craftsmancoding/custom-content-type-manager/blob/master/readme.txtRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6b3d0736-7f08-4403-95eb-4385cb206f9eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.nettitude.com/uk/custom-content-type-manager-remote-code-executionExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/craftsmancoding/custom-content-type-manager/blob/master/readme.txtRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6b3d0736-7f08-4403-95eb-4385cb206f9eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3173?

custom-content-type-manager Wordpress plugin can be used by an administrator to achieve arbitrary PHP remote code execution.

How severe is CVE-2015-3173?

CVE-2015-3173 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3173?

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-2015-3173?

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Source: NVD / NIST