How severe is CVE-2015-2673?

CVE-2015-2673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-2673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2673?

CVE-2015-2673 primarily affects Wpeasycart Wp Easycart. In total, 105 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2673?

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-2015-2673 published?

CVE-2015-2673 was published on 2017-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2673

CVE-2015-2673 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpeasycart Wp Easycart with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Wpeasycart Wp Easycart
Published: 2017-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ec_ajax_update_option and ec_ajax_clear_all_taxrates functions in inc/admin/admin_ajax_functions.php in the WP EasyCart plugin 1.1.30 through 3.0.20 for WordPress allow remote attackers to gain administrator privileges and execute arbitrary code via the option_name and option_value parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2673?: The ec_ajax_update_option and ec_ajax_clear_all_taxrates functions in inc/admin/admin_ajax_functions.php in the WP EasyCart plugin 1.1.30 through 3.0.20 for WordPress allow remote attackers to gain administrator privileges and execute arbitrary code via the option_name and option_value parameters.
How severe is CVE-2015-2673?: CVE-2015-2673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-2673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2673?: CVE-2015-2673 primarily affects Wpeasycart Wp Easycart. In total, 105 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2673?: 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-2015-2673 published?: CVE-2015-2673 was published on 2017-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://blog.rastating.com/wp-easycart-privilege-escalation-information-disclosure/

Affected products (105)

cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.1.30:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.1.31:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.1.32:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.1.33:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.1.34:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.1.35:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.1.36:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.6:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.7:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.8:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.9:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.10:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.11:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.12:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.13:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.14:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.15:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:1.2.16:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.0.1\@824267:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.0.6:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.0.7:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.0.8:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.0.9:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.0.10:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.0.11:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.0.12:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.0.13:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.0.14:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.0.15:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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