PatchTheCVECVE-2015-20019: The Content text slider on post WordPress plugin before 6.9 does not sanitise and escape the Title and Message
CVE-2015-20019 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting content text slider on post. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Content text slider on post WordPress plugin before 6.9 does not sanitise and escape the Title and Message/Content settings, which could lead to Cross-Site Scripting issues
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 40%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2021-11-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2015-20019?
content text slider on post: upgrade to 6.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2015-20019 being exploited?
CVE-2015-20019 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-2015-20019 affect?
CVE-2015-20019 affects content text slider on post. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Content text slider on post WordPress plugin before 6.9 does not sanitise and escape the Title and Message/Content settings, which could lead to Cross-Site Scripting issues
How urgent is CVE-2015-20019?
Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference