HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-2213
HIGH

CVE-2015-2213

CWE-89Published: November 9, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the wp_untrash_post_comments function in wp-includes/post.php in WordPress before 4.2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a comment that is mishandled after retrieval from the trash.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-2213 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

WordPress1 product(s)
wordpress
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.2.4
PATCHhttps://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/33555
PATCHhttps://wordpress.org/news/2015/08/wordpress-4-2-4-security-and-maintenance-release/
PATCHhttps://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.2.4
PATCHhttps://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/33555
PATCHhttps://wordpress.org/news/2015/08/wordpress-4-2-4-security-and-maintenance-release/

All References (20)

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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/04/7
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http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3332
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http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3383
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76160
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033178
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https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.2.4Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/33555Patch
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https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/33556
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https://wordpress.org/news/2015/08/wordpress-4-2-4-security-and-maintenance-release/Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8126
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/04/7
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http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3332
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http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3383
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76160
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033178

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-2213
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 9, 2015

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-2213 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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