CVE-2015-7989: XSS
Published May 22, 2016
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the user list table in WordPress before 4.3.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted e-mail address, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5714.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
WordPress WordPress<=4.3.0
debian/wordpress
5.7.11+dfsg1-0+deb11u15.7.14+dfsg1-0+deb11u16.1.9+dfsg1-0+deb12u16.8.3+dfsg1-0+deb13u16.9+dfsg1-1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
May 22, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:54 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7989?
CVE-2015-7989 is considered a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-7989?
To fix CVE-2015-7989, update your WordPress installation to version 4.3.1 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2015-7989?
Remote authenticated users of WordPress versions prior to 4.3.1 are affected by CVE-2015-7989.
4
What types of attacks can CVE-2015-7989 facilitate?
CVE-2015-7989 can facilitate arbitrary web script or HTML injection through crafted e-mail addresses.
5
Is CVE-2015-7989 a unique vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2015-7989 is a distinct vulnerability different from CVE-2015-5714.