CVE-2015-6828
CVE-2015-6828 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Securemoz Security Audit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Securemoz Security Audit
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The tweet_info function in class/__functions.php in the SecureMoz Security Audit plugin 1.0.5 and earlier for WordPress does not use an HTTPS session for downloading serialized data, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the client-server data stream. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-6828?
- The tweet_info function in class/__functions.php in the SecureMoz Security Audit plugin 1.0.5 and earlier for WordPress does not use an HTTPS session for downloading serialized data, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the client-server data stream. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2015-6828?
- CVE-2015-6828 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-6828 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-6828?
- CVE-2015-6828 affects Securemoz Security Audit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-6828?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-6828 published?
- CVE-2015-6828 was published on 2015-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/05/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/06/3
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8179
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:securemoz:security_audit:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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