CVE-2015-2213: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-2213: SQL injection vulnerability in the wp_untrash_post_comments function in wp-includes/post.php in WordPress b...

SQL injection vulnerability in the wp_untrash_post_comments function in wp-includes/post.php in WordPress before 4.2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a comment that is mishandled after retrieval from the trash.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 05:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2015-2213 is a WordPress core SQL injection flaw fixed in WordPress 4.2.4. If a site still runs WordPress 4.2.3 or earlier, a remote attacker could abuse mishandled trashed comments to run database queries. Modern fully updated WordPress sites should not be exposed. Exposure is mainly legacy WordPress installations below 4.2.4, including packaged WordPress deployments that missed vendor security updates. Because WordPress core is affected, any unpatched site using the vulnerable version should be treated as potentially exposed. Low for current maintained WordPress estates, high for any legacy site discovered below 4.2.4. The business risk is database compromise on an internet-facing CMS, but the fix is a standard core update documented by WordPress and distributors. Mitigation focus: Upgrade WordPress core to 4.2.4 or later immediately on affected legacy sites.; Apply relevant operating system package updates for Debian-managed WordPress deployments.; Review vendor guidance before changing database or comment-handling behavior..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 21:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 9, 2015, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://wordpress.org/news/2015/08/wordpress-4-2-4-security-and-maintenance-release/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/33556CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/33555CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8126CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.2.4CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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