CVE-2015-3173: custom-content-type-manager Wordpress plugin can be used by an administrator to achieve arbitrary PHP remote c

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-3173?

custom content type manager: upgrade to 0.9.8.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-3173 being exploited?

CVE-2015-3173 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-2015-3173 affect?

CVE-2015-3173 affects custom content type manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). custom-content-type-manager Wordpress plugin can be used by an administrator to achieve arbitrary PHP remote code execution.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-3173?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2015-3173 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting custom content type manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

custom-content-type-manager Wordpress plugin can be used by an administrator to achieve arbitrary PHP remote code execution.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2022-07-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: custom content type manager project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-06 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

custom content type manager project custom content type manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.9.8.6

Fixed in: 0.9.8.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy custom-content-type-manager || rpm -q custom-content-type-manager || custom-content-type-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.9.8.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade custom-content-type-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade custom-content-type-manager

Note

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

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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-2015-3173?

custom content type manager: upgrade to 0.9.8.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-3173 being exploited?

CVE-2015-3173 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-2015-3173 affect?

CVE-2015-3173 affects custom content type manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). custom-content-type-manager Wordpress plugin can be used by an administrator to achieve arbitrary PHP remote code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2015-3173?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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