CVE-2015-10136
CVE-2015-10136 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zishanj Gi-media-library with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2015-9395
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Zishanj Gi-media-library
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The GI-Media Library plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions before 3.0 via the 'fileid' parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-10136?
- The GI-Media Library plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions before 3.0 via the 'fileid' parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
- How severe is CVE-2015-10136?
- CVE-2015-10136 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2015-10136 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-10136?
- CVE-2015-10136 affects Zishanj Gi-media-library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-10136?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2015-10136 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2015-10136 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2015-9395.
- When was CVE-2015-10136 published?
- CVE-2015-10136 was published on 2025-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://wordpressa.quantika14.com/repository/index.php?id=24
- https://github.com/espreto/wpsploit/blob/master/modules/auxiliary/scanner/http/wp_gimedia_library_file_read.rb
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1132677
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/gi-media-library/#developers
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7754
- https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/scanner/http/wp_gimedia_library_file_read/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2f80c3b9-5148-42eb-9137-9c538184cda3?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zishanj:gi-media-library:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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