How severe is CVE-2015-5681?

CVE-2015-5681 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-5681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5681?

CVE-2015-5681 affects Wpslideshow Powerplay Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5681?

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-2015-5681 published?

CVE-2015-5681 was published on 2015-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5681

CVE-2015-5681 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpslideshow Powerplay Gallery 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wpslideshow Powerplay Gallery
Published: 2015-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in the Powerplay Gallery plugin 3.3 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 *_uploadfolder/big/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5681?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in the Powerplay Gallery plugin 3.3 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 *_uploadfolder/big/.
How severe is CVE-2015-5681?: CVE-2015-5681 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-5681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5681?: CVE-2015-5681 affects Wpslideshow Powerplay Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5681?: 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-2015-5681 published?: CVE-2015-5681 was published on 2015-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpslideshow:powerplay_gallery:3.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*