CVE-2015-8351

Name: CVE-2015-8351
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-11T20:29:00.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 37.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8351 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in the Gwolle Guestbook plugin before 1.5.4 for WordPress, when allow_url_include is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the abspath parameter to frontend/captcha/ajaxresponse.php. NOTE: this can also be leveraged to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences regardless of whether allow_url_include is enabled.. EPSS estimates a 37.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in the Gwolle Guestbook plugin before 1.5.4 for WordPress, when allow_url_include is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the abspath parameter to frontend/captcha/ajaxresponse.php. NOTE: this can also be leveraged to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences regardless of whether allow_url_include is enabled.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

37.03%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gwolle Guestbook Project	Gwolle Guestbook	<= 1.5.3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134599/WordPress-Gwolle-Guestbook-1.5.3-Remote-File-Inclusion.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537020/100/0/threaded
https://wordpress.org/plugins/gwolle-gb/changelog/Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38861/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23275Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134599/WordPress-Gwolle-Guestbook-1.5.3-Remote-File-Inclusion.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537020/100/0/threaded
https://wordpress.org/plugins/gwolle-gb/changelog/Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38861/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23275Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8351?

How severe is CVE-2015-8351?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8351 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 37.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8351?

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