CVE-2015-9272

Name: CVE-2015-9272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-05T06:29:00.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-9272 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The videowhisper-video-presentation plugin 3.31.17 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because vp/vw_upload.php considers a file safe when "html" are the last four characters, as demonstrated by a .phtml file containing PHP code.. EPSS estimates a 4.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The videowhisper-video-presentation plugin 3.31.17 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because vp/vw_upload.php considers a file safe when "html" are the last four characters, as demonstrated by a .phtml file containing PHP code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.99%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Videowhisper	Video Presentation	3.31.17

References

http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=117Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/01/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=117Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/01/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-9272?

How severe is CVE-2015-9272?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-9272 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9272?

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