CVE-2015-9340

Name: CVE-2015-9340
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-22T20:15:11.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-9340 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The wp-file-upload plugin before 3.0.0 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on upload of php, js, pht, php3, php4, php5, phtml, htm, html, and htaccess files.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The wp-file-upload plugin before 3.0.0 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on upload of php, js, pht, php3, php4, php5, phtml, htm, html, and htaccess files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iptanus	Wordpress File Upload	< 3.0.0

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-file-upload/#developersRelease Notes
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-file-upload/#developersRelease Notes

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-9340?

The wp-file-upload plugin before 3.0.0 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on upload of php, js, pht, php3, php4, php5, phtml, htm, html, and htaccess files.

How severe is CVE-2015-9340?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-9340 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9340?

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-2015-9340?

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Source: NVD / NIST