How severe is CVE-2015-2824?

CVE-2015-2824 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-2824 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2824?

CVE-2015-2824 primarily affects Simple Ads Manager Project Simple Ads Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2824?

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-2015-2824 published?

CVE-2015-2824 was published on 2015-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2824

CVE-2015-2824 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simple Ads Manager Project Simple Ads Manager 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Simple Ads Manager Project Simple Ads Manager
Published: 2015-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Simple Ads Manager plugin before 2.7.97 for WordPress allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a (1) hits[][] parameter in a sam_hits action to sam-ajax.php; the (2) cstr parameter in a load_posts action to sam-ajax-admin.php; the (3) searchTerm parameter in a load_combo_data action to sam-ajax-admin.php; or the (4) subscriber, (5) contributor, (6) author, (7) editor, (8) admin, or (9) sadmin parameter in a load_users action to sam-ajax-admin.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2824?: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Simple Ads Manager plugin before 2.7.97 for WordPress allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a (1) hits[][] parameter in a sam_hits action to sam-ajax.php; the (2) cstr parameter in a load_posts action to sam-ajax-admin.php; the (3) searchTerm parameter in a load_combo_data action to sam-ajax-admin.php; or the (4) subscriber, (5) contributor, (6) author, (7) editor, (8) admin, or (9) sadmin parameter in a load_users action to sam-ajax-admin.php.
How severe is CVE-2015-2824?: CVE-2015-2824 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-2824 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2824?: CVE-2015-2824 primarily affects Simple Ads Manager Project Simple Ads Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2824?: 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-2015-2824 published?: CVE-2015-2824 was published on 2015-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:simple_ads_manager_project:simple_ads_manager:2.5.94:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:simple_ads_manager_project:simple_ads_manager:2.5.96:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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