Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is an open redirect in WooSidebars Sidebar Manager Converter for WordPress versions 1.1.0 and 1.1.1. An attacker could remotely influence a redirect and send users to an unintended external site. That can support phishing or trust-abuse campaigns, but the provided sources do not show server compromise or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize routine remediation for internet-facing WordPress sites using the affected plugin. This is not shown as actively exploited or system-compromising in the bundle, but open redirects can damage trust and aid phishing when left unresolved.
Technical view
CVE-2015-10115 is CWE-601 in process_request within classes/class-woosidebars-sbm-converter.php. VulDB describes remote attackability, CVSS 2.0 5.0, and integrity impact only. The referenced GitHub patch and version 1.1.2 are identified as the fix.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with WooSidebars Sidebar Manager Converter Plugin 1.1.0 or 1.1.1 installed. The bundle lists no CPEs and no broader WooSidebars product family impact, so inventory should focus on that exact converter plugin.
Exploitation context
The sources say the issue can be initiated remotely, but do not provide KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Treat it as a phishing and user-redirection risk rather than direct code execution based on the supplied evidence.
Researcher notes
The key evidence is VulDB VDB-230655 and the linked GitHub patch. The record names the affected function and file, classifies the weakness as CWE-601, and recommends upgrade to 1.1.2. No exploit procedure or confirmed in-the-wild activity is provided.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade WooSidebars Sidebar Manager Converter Plugin to version 1.1.2 or later.
- Confirm the referenced patch a0efb4ffb9dfe2925b889c1aa5ea40b4abbbda8a is present.
- Remove the plugin if it is unused or no longer required.
- Review vendor guidance before applying any workaround not named in the sources.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for WooSidebars Sidebar Manager Converter Plugin installations.
- Check installed plugin versions for 1.1.0 or 1.1.1.
- Verify the patched class-woosidebars-sbm-converter.php is deployed after upgrading.
- Review web logs for unusual redirect behavior involving the plugin path.
Public sources used
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CWE-601: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N102.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
5MediumVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.230655CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.230655CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/woosidebars-sbm-converter/commit/a0efb4ffb9dfe2925b889c1aa5ea40b4abbbda8aCVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
