CVE-2015-5681

Name: CVE-2015-5681
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-18T15:59:06.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5681 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in the Powerplay Gallery plugin 3.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in *_uploadfolder/big/.. EPSS estimates a 4.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in the Powerplay Gallery plugin 3.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in *_uploadfolder/big/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.81%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpslideshow	Powerplay Gallery	3.3

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5681?

How severe is CVE-2015-5681?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5681 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5681?

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Source: NVD / NIST