CVE-2015-2321: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Job Manager plugin 0.7.22 and earlier for WordPress allows rem

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-2321?

job manager: upgrade to newer than 0.7.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-2321 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2321 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-2015-2321 affect?

CVE-2015-2321 affects job manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Job Manager plugin 0.7.22 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the email field.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-2321?

Priority 43/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2015-2321 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting job manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Job Manager plugin 0.7.22 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the email field.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2015-08-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: job manager project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-08-13 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

job manager project job manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.7.22

Fixed in: newer than 0.7.22

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy job-manager || rpm -q job-manager || job-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.7.22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade job-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade job-manager

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.

Exploit-DB: WordPress Plugin Job Manager 0.7.22 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting

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-2015-2321?

job manager: upgrade to newer than 0.7.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-2321 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2321 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-2015-2321 affect?

CVE-2015-2321 affects job manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Job Manager plugin 0.7.22 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the email field.

How urgent is CVE-2015-2321?

Priority 43/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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