CVE-2015-10140: The Ajax Load More plugin before 2.8.1.2 does not have authorisation in some of its AJAX actions, allowing any

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-10140?

ajax load more: upgrade to 2.8.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-10140 being exploited?

CVE-2015-10140 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-10140 affect?

CVE-2015-10140 affects ajax load more. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Ajax Load More plugin before 2.8.1.2 does not have authorisation in some of its AJAX actions, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to upload and delete arbitrary files.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-10140?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2015-10140 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting ajax load more. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Ajax Load More plugin before 2.8.1.2 does not have authorisation in some of its AJAX actions, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to upload and delete arbitrary files.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: connekthq

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-22 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

connekthq ajax load more UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.8.1.2

Fixed in: 2.8.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ajax-load-more || rpm -q ajax-load-more || ajax-load-more --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.8.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ajax-load-more

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ajax-load-more

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Metasploit: Wordpress Ajax Load More PHP Upload Vulnerability

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-10140?

ajax load more: upgrade to 2.8.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-10140 being exploited?

CVE-2015-10140 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-10140 affect?

CVE-2015-10140 affects ajax load more. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Ajax Load More plugin before 2.8.1.2 does not have authorisation in some of its AJAX actions, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to upload and delete arbitrary files.

How urgent is CVE-2015-10140?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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