CVE-2015-5482

Name: CVE-2015-5482
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-18T17:59:17.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5482 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the GD bbPress Attachments plugin before 2.3 for WordPress allows remote administrators to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the tab parameter in the gdbbpress_attachments page to wp-admin/edit.php.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the GD bbPress Attachments plugin before 2.3 for WordPress allows remote administrators to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the tab parameter in the gdbbpress_attachments page to wp-admin/edit.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.81%

75.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dev4press	Gd Bbpress Attachments	<= 2.2

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5482?

How severe is CVE-2015-5482?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5482 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5482?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST