How severe is CVE-2015-2825?

CVE-2015-2825 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-2825 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2825?

CVE-2015-2825 affects Simple Ads Manager Project Simple Ads Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2825?

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-2015-2825 published?

CVE-2015-2825 was published on 2015-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2825

CVE-2015-2825 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simple Ads Manager Project Simple Ads Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Simple Ads Manager Project Simple Ads Manager
Published: 2015-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in sam-ajax-admin.php in the Simple Ads Manager plugin before 2.5.96 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the directory specified by the path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2825?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in sam-ajax-admin.php in the Simple Ads Manager plugin before 2.5.96 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the directory specified by the path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2015-2825?: CVE-2015-2825 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-2825 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2825?: CVE-2015-2825 affects Simple Ads Manager Project Simple Ads Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2825?: 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-2015-2825 published?: CVE-2015-2825 was published on 2015-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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