CVE-2015-5681: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in the Powerplay Gallery plugin 3.3 for WordPress allows

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-5681 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting powerplay gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in the Powerplay Gallery plugin 3.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in *_uploadfolder/big/.

Why this priority

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

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.8% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2015-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wpslideshow

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-08-18 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpslideshow powerplay gallery DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy powerplay-gallery || rpm -q powerplay-gallery || powerplay-gallery --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison powerplay-gallery sudo apt install powerplay-gallery=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3> sudo apt-mark hold powerplay-gallery

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

dnf --showduplicates list powerplay-gallery sudo dnf downgrade powerplay-gallery-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3> sudo dnf versionlock add powerplay-gallery

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.

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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-2015-5681?

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

Is CVE-2015-5681 being exploited?

CVE-2015-5681 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-2015-5681 affect?

CVE-2015-5681 affects powerplay gallery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in the Powerplay Gallery plugin 3.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct reques

How urgent is CVE-2015-5681?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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