How severe is CVE-2015-5227?

CVE-2015-5227 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-5227 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5227?

CVE-2015-5227 affects Inboundnow Wordpress Landing Pages. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5227?

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-2015-5227 published?

CVE-2015-5227 was published on 2017-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5227

CVE-2015-5227 is a high-severity vulnerability in Inboundnow Wordpress Landing Pages with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Inboundnow Wordpress Landing Pages
Published: 2017-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Landing Pages plugin before 1.9.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the url parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5227?: The Landing Pages plugin before 1.9.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the url parameter.
How severe is CVE-2015-5227?: CVE-2015-5227 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-5227 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5227?: CVE-2015-5227 affects Inboundnow Wordpress Landing Pages. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5227?: 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-2015-5227 published?: CVE-2015-5227 was published on 2017-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:inboundnow:wordpress_landing_pages:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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