Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2015-3173

Custom Content Type Manager <= 0.9.8.5 - Authenticated (Admin+) Remote Code Execution

The Custom Content Type Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 0.9.8.5 via the "Visibility Control" settings which passes values through eval. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to execute code on the server.

Quick Answer

CVE-2015-3173 is a high severity with CVSS 7.2 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Custom Content Type Manager. It affects Versions up to 0.9.8.5 and is fixed in 0.9.8.6.

Published
May 21, 2015
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
custom-content-type-manager
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 0.9.8.6, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2015-3173 is tracked for the Plugin Custom Content Type Manager as high severity with CVSS 7.2. The affected range is Versions up to 0.9.8.5. Update Custom Content Type Manager to 0.9.8.6 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
0.9.8.6
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 0.9.8.5
Tracking ID
CVE-2015-3173
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Version evidence
Versions up to 0.9.8.5

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Patch evidence
0.9.8.6

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Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 0.9.8.5.

Step 2

Confirm Custom Content Type Manager is updated to 0.9.8.6 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
custom-content-type-manager View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2015-3173
Patched Versions
0.9.8.6
Affected Versions
Versions up to 0.9.8.5
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