CVE-2015-1172: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/upload-file.php in the Holding Pattern theme (aka holding_pattern) 0.6 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code b

high Affects holding-pattern (WordPress theme). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2015-02-11; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/upload-file.php in the Holding Pattern theme (aka holding_pattern) 0.6 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code b

Package: holding-pattern (WordPress theme) WordPress
Affected versions: <=0.6
Fixed in: no fix recorded
Severity: high CVSS 7.5
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 58% (99.1th percentile)
Published: 2015-02-11
Source: nvd

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