CVE-2015-4582: The TheCartPress boot-store (aka Boot Store) theme 1.6.4 for WordPress allows header.php tcp_register_error XS

Routine

HIGH 7.2REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-4582 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting boot store. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The TheCartPress boot-store (aka Boot Store) theme 1.6.4 for WordPress allows header.php tcp_register_error XSS. NOTE: CVE-2015-4582 is not assigned to any Oracle product.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-04-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: thecartpress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-28 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thecartpress boot store DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy boot-store || rpm -q boot-store || boot-store --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison boot-store sudo apt install boot-store=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.4> sudo apt-mark hold boot-store

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list boot-store sudo dnf downgrade boot-store-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.4> sudo dnf versionlock add boot-store

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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-2015-4582?

boot store: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-4582 being exploited?

CVE-2015-4582 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-2015-4582 affect?

CVE-2015-4582 affects boot store. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The TheCartPress boot-store (aka Boot Store) theme 1.6.4 for WordPress allows header.php tcp_register_error XSS. NOTE: CVE-2015-4582 is not assigned to any Oracle product.

How urgent is CVE-2015-4582?

Priority 35/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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