Is CVE-2015-9271 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2015-9271 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2015-9271 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2015-9271 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-9271?

CVE-2015-9271 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2015-9271

CWE-434Published: October 4, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The VideoWhisper videowhisper-video-conference-integration plugin 4.91.8 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because vc/vw_upload.php considers a file safe when "html" are the last four characters, as demonstrated by a .phtml file containing PHP code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-1905.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-9271 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 successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.