CVE-2015-7666
CWE-79Published: December 27, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the (1) cp_updateMessageItem and (2) cp_deleteMessageItem functions in cp_ppp_admin_int_message_list.inc.php in the Payment Form for PayPal Pro plugin before 1.0.2 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cal parameter.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-7666 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-7666 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts