CVE-2018-15877

Name: CVE-2018-15877
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-26T07:29:00.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 76.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15877 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Plainview Activity Monitor plugin before 20180826 for WordPress is vulnerable to OS command injection via shell metacharacters in the ip parameter of a wp-admin/admin.php?page=plainview_activity_monitor&tab=activity_tools request.. EPSS estimates a 76.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Plainview Activity Monitor plugin before 20180826 for WordPress is vulnerable to OS command injection via shell metacharacters in the ip parameter of a wp-admin/admin.php?page=plainview_activity_monitor&tab=activity_tools request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

76.99%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Plainview Activity Monitor Project	Plainview Activity Monitor	< 20180826

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155502/WordPress-Plainview-Activity-Monitor-20161228-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163425/WordPress-Plainview-Activity-Monitor-20161228-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/aas-n/CVE/tree/master/CVE-2018-15877Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45274/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155502/WordPress-Plainview-Activity-Monitor-20161228-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163425/WordPress-Plainview-Activity-Monitor-20161228-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/aas-n/CVE/tree/master/CVE-2018-15877Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45274/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15877?

How severe is CVE-2018-15877?

CVE-2018-15877 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 76.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15877?

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