Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2015-10118 is a stored or reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WP-CopyProtect WordPress plugin. An authenticated attacker could manipulate a plugin option field so script content runs in a victim’s browser. Business impact is limited but relevant for WordPress sites where untrusted users can access plugin settings.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted hygiene item, not an emergency. Prioritize remediation on externally reachable WordPress sites, especially where multiple users can access plugin settings. Upgrade during the next normal security maintenance window unless local exposure is broader than expected.
Technical view
WP-CopyProtect through 3.0.0 is affected by CWE-79 in wp-copyprotect.php, function CopyProtect_options_page. The CopyProtect_nrc_text argument is not handled safely, enabling cross-site scripting. CVSS v2 is 4.0 with network access, low complexity, single authentication, partial integrity impact, and no confidentiality or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running cchetanonline WP-CopyProtect up to version 3.0.0. The CVSS vector indicates authentication is required, but the provided sources do not define the exact role or permission needed.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says the attack can be initiated remotely and requires authentication. It does not cite public exploitation, KEV listing, exploit-in-the-wild evidence, or weaponized exploit availability. KEV is false in the provided data.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports CWE-79 XSS in CopyProtect_options_page via CopyProtect_nrc_text, fixed in 3.1.0. The bundle does not provide proof-of-concept details, exact WordPress role requirements, exploit telemetry, or full sanitization analysis. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade WP-CopyProtect to version 3.1.0 or later.
- Apply the vendor patch identified by commit 8b8fe4102886b326330dc1ff06b17313fb10aee5.
- Remove WP-CopyProtect if it is unused or no longer maintained in your environment.
- Restrict WordPress administrative and plugin-setting access to trusted users only.
- Review vendor guidance before making compensating-control decisions.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP-CopyProtect installations and plugin versions.
- Confirm no site is running WP-CopyProtect 3.0.0 or earlier.
- Verify the patched plugin code includes the referenced commit or equivalent fix.
- Review WordPress user roles with access to plugin configuration pages.
- Check relevant audit logs for unexpected plugin option changes.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N82.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
4MediumVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.231202CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.231202CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/wp-copyprotect/commit/8b8fe4102886b326330dc1ff06b17313fb10aee5CVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.