Unauthorized File Upload and Deletion in Ajax Load More Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2015-10140

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Ajax Load More
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 July 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 50%

What is CVE-2015-10140?

The Ajax Load More plugin versions prior to 2.8.1.2 are susceptible to an authorization bypass vulnerability that permits authenticated users, such as subscribers, to upload and delete arbitrary files. This flaw arises from the lack of proper permission checks in the AJAX action functions, posing significant security risks to WordPress sites relying on this plugin.

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Affected Version(s)

Ajax Load More 0 < 2.8.1.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2015-10140 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9f0c926e-0609-4c89-a724-...
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EPSS Score

50% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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