CVE-2015-9480: The RobotCPA plugin 5 for WordPress has directory traversal via the f.php l parameter.

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-9480 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting robotcpa. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The RobotCPA plugin 5 for WordPress has directory traversal via the f.php l parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	12.7% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2019-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: robot-cpa

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-10-10 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

robot-cpa robotcpa DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy robotcpa || rpm -q robotcpa || robotcpa --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison robotcpa sudo apt install robotcpa=<VERSION_BEFORE_5> sudo apt-mark hold robotcpa

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

dnf --showduplicates list robotcpa sudo dnf downgrade robotcpa-<VERSION_BEFORE_5> sudo dnf versionlock add robotcpa

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress RobotCPA 5 - Directory Traversal

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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-2015-9480?

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

Is CVE-2015-9480 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9480 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-2015-9480 affect?

CVE-2015-9480 affects robotcpa. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The RobotCPA plugin 5 for WordPress has directory traversal via the f.php l parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2015-9480?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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