CVE-2015-2792
CVE-2015-2792 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpml with a CVSS 2.0 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Wpml
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WPML plugin before 3.1.9 for WordPress does not properly handle multiple actions in a request, which allows remote attackers to bypass nonce checks and perform arbitrary actions via a request containing an action POST parameter, an action GET parameter, and a valid nonce for the action GET parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-2792?
- The WPML plugin before 3.1.9 for WordPress does not properly handle multiple actions in a request, which allows remote attackers to bypass nonce checks and perform arbitrary actions via a request containing an action POST parameter, an action GET parameter, and a valid nonce for the action GET parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2015-2792?
- CVE-2015-2792 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-2792 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-2792?
- CVE-2015-2792 affects Wpml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-2792?
- 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-2015-2792 published?
- CVE-2015-2792 was published on 2015-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://klikki.fi/adv/wpml.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130839/WordPress-WPML-Missing-Authentication.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/79
- http://wpml.org/2015/03/wpml-security-update-bug-and-fix/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpml:wpml:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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