CVE-2015-5623

Name: CVE-2015-5623
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-03T14:59:02.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5623 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WordPress before 4.2.3 does not properly verify the edit_posts capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and create drafts by leveraging the Subscriber role, as demonstrated by a post-quickdraft-save action to wp-admin/post.php.. EPSS estimates a 8.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WordPress before 4.2.3 does not properly verify the edit_posts capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and create drafts by leveraging the Subscriber role, as demonstrated by a post-quickdraft-save action to wp-admin/post.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.81%

94.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	<= 4.2.2
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5623?

How severe is CVE-2015-5623?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5623 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5623?

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