How severe is CVE-2015-7527?

CVE-2015-7527 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-7527 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7527?

CVE-2015-7527 affects Cool Video Gallery Project Cool Video Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7527?

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-2015-7527 published?

CVE-2015-7527 was published on 2015-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7527

CVE-2015-7527 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cool Video Gallery Project Cool Video 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cool Video Gallery Project Cool Video Gallery
Published: 2015-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

lib/core.php in the Cool Video Gallery plugin 1.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the "Width of preview image" and possibly other input fields in the "Video Gallery Settings" page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7527?: lib/core.php in the Cool Video Gallery plugin 1.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the "Width of preview image" and possibly other input fields in the "Video Gallery Settings" page.
How severe is CVE-2015-7527?: CVE-2015-7527 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-7527 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7527?: CVE-2015-7527 affects Cool Video Gallery Project Cool Video Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7527?: 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-2015-7527 published?: CVE-2015-7527 was published on 2015-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cool_video_gallery_project:cool_video_gallery:1.9:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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