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CVE-2015-10075: Custom-Content-Width custom-content-width.php register_settings cross site scripting

A vulnerability was found in Custom-Content-Width 1.0. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function override_content_width/register_settings of the file custom-content-width.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.0.1 is able to address this issue. The patch is named e05e0104fc42ad13b57e2b2cb2d1857432624d39. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-220219. NOTE: This attack is not very likely.

LowCVSS 2.6Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This is a low-severity cross-site scripting issue in Custom-Content-Width 1.0. An attacker with some privileges could potentially influence plugin settings so another user’s browser runs unwanted script. The sources describe exploitation as remote but difficult and unlikely. Upgrade to 1.0.1 is the named fix.

Executive priority

Handle during normal patching unless the plugin is internet-facing on a high-value WordPress site with many content editors. The business risk is low because exploitation requires privileges, user interaction, and difficult conditions, but the available upgrade is straightforward.

Technical view

CVE-2015-10075 affects Custom-Content-Width 1.0 in custom-content-width.php, specifically override_content_width/register_settings. The issue is CWE-79 cross-site scripting with CVSS 3.1 score 2.6: network attack vector, high complexity, low privileges, user interaction required, and limited integrity impact. Patch commit e05e0104fc42ad13b57e2b2cb2d1857432624d39 addresses it.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to WordPress environments running Custom-Content-Width version 1.0. Sites not using this plugin or already upgraded to 1.0.1 are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.

Exploitation context

The source bundle says exploit details have been publicly disclosed and may be used, but also says the attack is difficult and not very likely. KEV status is false, and no supplied source states active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

Focus validation on plugin presence and version. The relevant source location is custom-content-width.php around override_content_width/register_settings. Do not assume broader WordPress or theme exposure beyond Custom-Content-Width 1.0; the supplied sources name only that affected version and the 1.0.1 fix.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Custom-Content-Width from 1.0 to 1.0.1.
  • Confirm the installed plugin includes patch e05e0104fc42ad13b57e2b2d1857432624d39.
  • Remove or disable the plugin if it is no longer needed.
  • Check project or vendor guidance before relying on compensating controls.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the Custom-Content-Width plugin.
  • Confirm whether any installation is version 1.0.
  • Verify updated installations report version 1.0.1 or include the patch commit.
  • Review access to plugin settings for unnecessary privileged users.
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Confidence
high
Sources
5

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Severity
Low
CVSS
2.6 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
2.6CVSS 3.1LowCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N1.21.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

2.6Low
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2015-10075Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aCustom-Content-Width1.0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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