CVE-2015-1879: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-1879: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Google Doc Embedder plugin before 2.5.19 for WordPress allo...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Google Doc Embedder plugin before 2.5.19 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the profile parameter in an edit action in the gde-settings page to wp-admin/options-general.php.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-1879 is an XSS issue in the WordPress Google Doc Embedder plugin before 2.5.19. A vulnerable site could allow injected script or HTML through a plugin settings parameter. For executives, this is mainly a legacy WordPress plugin hygiene risk, not a confirmed active-exploitation emergency from the provided sources. Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations running Google Doc Embedder versions earlier than 2.5.19. The provided data does not identify affected CPEs or clarify whether attacker interaction with an authenticated administrator is required. Prioritize remediation where legacy WordPress sites still run this plugin. It is not KEV-listed, but public disclosure and admin-area XSS potential justify cleanup during normal vulnerability remediation windows. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Google Doc Embedder to version 2.5.19 or later if still used.; Check the WordPress plugin changelog and current vendor guidance.; Disable the plugin until version status is verified..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 19, 2015, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-document-embedder/changelog/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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