How severe is CVE-2015-3301?

CVE-2015-3301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-3301 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3301?

CVE-2015-3301 affects Thecartpress Thecartpress Ecommerce Shopping Cart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3301?

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

When was CVE-2015-3301 published?

CVE-2015-3301 was published on 2015-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3301

CVE-2015-3301 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thecartpress Thecartpress Ecommerce Shopping Cart with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Thecartpress Thecartpress Ecommerce Shopping Cart
Published: 2015-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the TheCartPress eCommerce Shopping Cart (aka The Professional WordPress eCommerce Plugin) plugin for WordPress before 1.3.9.3 allows remote administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the tcp_box_path parameter in the checkout_editor_settings page to wp-admin/admin.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3301?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the TheCartPress eCommerce Shopping Cart (aka The Professional WordPress eCommerce Plugin) plugin for WordPress before 1.3.9.3 allows remote administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the tcp_box_path parameter in the checkout_editor_settings page to wp-admin/admin.php.
How severe is CVE-2015-3301?: CVE-2015-3301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-3301 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3301?: CVE-2015-3301 affects Thecartpress Thecartpress Ecommerce Shopping Cart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3301?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-3301 published?: CVE-2015-3301 was published on 2015-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thecartpress:thecartpress_ecommerce_shopping_cart:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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