CVE-2015-3301

TheCartPress <1.3.9.3 - Path Traversal

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2015-3301. PoCs published by High-Tech Bridge SA.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates multiple vulnerabilities in TheCartPress WordPress plugin, including local file inclusion, stored XSS, and improper access control. It provides proof-of-concept code for exploiting these vulnerabilities, such as directory traversal via 'tcp_box_path' and XSS via unsanitized input fields.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the TheCartPress eCommerce Shopping Cart (aka The Professional WordPress eCommerce Plugin) plugin for WordPress before 1.3.9.3 allows remote administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the tcp_box_path parameter in the checkout_editor_settings page to wp-admin/admin.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by High-Tech Bridge SA · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36860

The exploit demonstrates multiple vulnerabilities in TheCartPress WordPress plugin, including local file inclusion, stored XSS, and improper access control. It provides proof-of-concept code for exploiting these vulnerabilities, such as directory traversal via 'tcp_box_path' and XSS via unsanitized input fields.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Xss | Info Leak | Auth Bypass
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: TheCartPress WordPress plugin 1.3.9 and prior
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable WordPress installation with TheCartPress plugin · For some exploits, administrator privileges or tricking an admin into visiting a crafted link
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/121439
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74395
Exploit exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36860/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535396/100/0/threaded

Scores

EPSS 0.0910
EPSS Percentile 94.6%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
thecartpress/thecartpress_ecommerce_shopping_cart < 1.3.9
Published May 14, 2015
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026