PatchTheCVECVE-2015-5484: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Plotly plugin before 1.0.3 for WordPress allows remote authent
CVE-2015-5484 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting plotly. 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 Plotly plugin before 1.0.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a post.
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 | 1.4% (top 27%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2020-01-15 |
| 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-2015-5484?
plotly: upgrade to 1.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2015-5484 being exploited?
CVE-2015-5484 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-2015-5484 affect?
CVE-2015-5484 affects plotly. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Plotly plugin before 1.0.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a post.
How urgent is CVE-2015-5484?
Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
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