CVE-2015-20067: The WP Attachment Export WordPress plugin before 0.2.4 does not have proper access controls, allowing unauthen

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-20067?

wp attachment export: upgrade to 0.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-20067 being exploited?

CVE-2015-20067 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-2015-20067 affect?

CVE-2015-20067 affects wp attachment export. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The WP Attachment Export WordPress plugin before 0.2.4 does not have proper access controls, allowing unauthenticated users to download the XML data that holds all the details of attachments/posts on a Wordpress

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-20067?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2015-20067 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wp attachment export. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Attachment Export WordPress plugin before 0.2.4 does not have proper access controls, allowing unauthenticated users to download the XML data that holds all the details of attachments/posts on a Wordpress

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	7.7% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2021-11-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wp attachment export project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-11-01 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp attachment export project wp attachment export UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.2.4

Fixed in: 0.2.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-attachment-export || rpm -q wp-attachment-export || wp-attachment-export --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-attachment-export

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-attachment-export

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.

Nuclei scan template: WP Attachment Export < 0.2.4 - Unrestricted File Download

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-2015-20067?

wp attachment export: upgrade to 0.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-20067 being exploited?

CVE-2015-20067 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-2015-20067 affect?

CVE-2015-20067 affects wp attachment export. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The WP Attachment Export WordPress plugin before 0.2.4 does not have proper access controls, allowing unauthenticated users to download the XML data that holds all the details of attachments/posts on a Wordpress

How urgent is CVE-2015-20067?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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