CVE-2015-1172

CVE-2015-1172 is a high-severity vulnerability in Holding Pattern Project Holding Pattern with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 59% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/upload-file.php in the Holding Pattern theme (aka holding_pattern) 0.6 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a PHP extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1172?
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/upload-file.php in the Holding Pattern theme (aka holding_pattern) 0.6 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a PHP extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified directory.
How severe is CVE-2015-1172?
CVE-2015-1172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-1172 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 59% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1172?
CVE-2015-1172 affects Holding Pattern Project Holding Pattern. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1172?
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.
When was CVE-2015-1172 published?
CVE-2015-1172 was published on 2015-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)