How severe is CVE-2015-20019?

CVE-2015-20019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-20019 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-20019?

CVE-2015-20019 affects Content Text Slider On Post Project Content Text Slider On Post. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-20019?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-20019 published?

CVE-2015-20019 was published on 2021-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-20019

CVE-2015-20019 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Content Text Slider On Post Project Content Text Slider On Post with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Content Text Slider On Post Project Content Text Slider On Post
Published: 2021-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Content text slider on post WordPress plugin before 6.9 does not sanitise and escape the Title and Message/Content settings, which could lead to Cross-Site Scripting issues

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-20019?: The Content text slider on post WordPress plugin before 6.9 does not sanitise and escape the Title and Message/Content settings, which could lead to Cross-Site Scripting issues
How severe is CVE-2015-20019?: CVE-2015-20019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-20019 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-20019?: CVE-2015-20019 affects Content Text Slider On Post Project Content Text Slider On Post. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-20019?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-20019 published?: CVE-2015-20019 was published on 2021-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:content_text_slider_on_post_project:content_text_slider_on_post:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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