CVE-2015-8353

Name: CVE-2015-8353
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-11T20:29:00.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8353 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Role Scoper plugin before 1.3.67 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the object_name parameter in a rs-object_role_edit page to wp-admin/admin.php.. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Role Scoper plugin before 1.3.67 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the object_name parameter in a rs-object_role_edit page to wp-admin/admin.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.10%

79.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Role Scoper Project	Role Scoper	<= 1.3.66

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134600/WordPress-Role-Scoper-1.3.66-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537019/100/0/threaded
https://wordpress.org/plugins/role-scoper/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8347Third Party Advisory
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23276Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134600/WordPress-Role-Scoper-1.3.66-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537019/100/0/threaded
https://wordpress.org/plugins/role-scoper/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8347Third Party Advisory
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23276Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8353?

How severe is CVE-2015-8353?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8353 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8353?

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