PatchTheCVECVE-2015-7683: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Font.php in the Font plugin before 7.5.1 for WordPress allows remote
CVE-2015-7683 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.0) affecting font. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Font.php in the Font plugin before 7.5.1 for WordPress allows remote administrators to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the url parameter to AjaxProxy.php.
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 | 4.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 5.0% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2015-10-16 |
| 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-2015-7683?
font: upgrade to newer than 7.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2015-7683 being exploited?
CVE-2015-7683 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-2015-7683 affect?
CVE-2015-7683 affects font. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Font.php in the Font plugin before 7.5.1 for WordPress allows remote administrators to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the url parameter to AjaxProxy.php.
How urgent is CVE-2015-7683?
Priority 42/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities