CVE-2015-2673 describes a critical privilege escalation vulnerability affecting WP EasyCart plugin versions 1.1.30 through 3.0.20 for WordPress. Attackers can exploit insecure AJAX functions (ec_ajax_update_option and ec_ajax_clear_all_taxrates) by manipulating option_name and option_value parameters to gain administrator privileges and execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability carries a CVSSv3 score of 8.8 (High), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, a Metasploit module exists, suggesting exploitability, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.1.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.1.8:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* | ||
2.1.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.1.9:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* | ||
2.1.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.1.10:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* | ||
2.1.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.1.11:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* | ||
2.1.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wpeasycart:wp_easycart:2.1.12:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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