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CVE-2015-2826

CWE-200Published: September 20, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

WordPress Simple Ads Manager plugin 2.5.94 and 2.5.96 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-2826 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2015-2826. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

simple_ads_manager_project1 product(s)

simple ads manager

Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131281/WordPress-Simple-Ads-Manager-2.5.94-2.5.96-Information-Disclosure.html

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Apr/10

ADVISORYhttp://www.itas.vn/news/ITAS-Team-found-out-multiple-critical-vulnerabilities-in-Hakin9-IT-Security-Magazine-78.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73924

ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36615/

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131281/WordPress-Simple-Ads-Manager-2.5.94-2.5.96-Information-Disclosure.html

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Apr/10

ADVISORYhttp://www.itas.vn/news/ITAS-Team-found-out-multiple-critical-vulnerabilities-in-Hakin9-IT-Security-Magazine-78.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73924

ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36615/

All References (12)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131281/WordPress-Simple-Ads-Manager-2.5.94-2.5.96-Information-Disclosure.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Apr/10Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.itas.vn/news/ITAS-Team-found-out-multiple-critical-vulnerabilities-in-Hakin9-IT-Security-Magazine-78.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535170/100/1200/threaded

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73924Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36615/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131281/WordPress-Simple-Ads-Manager-2.5.94-2.5.96-Information-Disclosure.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Apr/10Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.itas.vn/news/ITAS-Team-found-out-multiple-critical-vulnerabilities-in-Hakin9-IT-Security-Magazine-78.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535170/100/1200/threaded

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73924Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36615/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-2826

CVSS Score5.3 / 10

SeverityMEDIUM

WeaknessCWE-200

CISA KEVNo

ExploitPOC

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedSep 20, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-200)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2015-2826 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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