CVE-2015-9298

Name: CVE-2015-9298
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-13T17:15:11.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-9298 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The events-manager plugin before 5.6 for WordPress has code injection.. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The events-manager plugin before 5.6 for WordPress has code injection.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.10%

79.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pixelite	Events Manager	< 5.6

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/events-manager/#developersProduct, Release Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9761Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/events-manager/#developersProduct, Release Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9761Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-9298?

The events-manager plugin before 5.6 for WordPress has code injection.

How severe is CVE-2015-9298?

CVE-2015-9298 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9298?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-9298?

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Source: NVD / NIST