How severe is CVE-2015-9480?

CVE-2015-9480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-9480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-9480?

CVE-2015-9480 affects Robot-cpa Robotcpa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9480?

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-2015-9480 published?

CVE-2015-9480 was published on 2019-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-9480

CVE-2015-9480 is a high-severity vulnerability in Robot-cpa Robotcpa with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Robot-cpa Robotcpa
Published: 2019-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The RobotCPA plugin 5 for WordPress has directory traversal via the f.php l parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-9480?: The RobotCPA plugin 5 for WordPress has directory traversal via the f.php l parameter.
How severe is CVE-2015-9480?: CVE-2015-9480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-9480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-9480?: CVE-2015-9480 affects Robot-cpa Robotcpa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9480?: 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-2015-9480 published?: CVE-2015-9480 was published on 2019-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37252

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:robot-cpa:robotcpa:5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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