CVE-2015-9389

Name: CVE-2015-9389
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-20T15:15:12.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-9389 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The mtouch-quiz plugin before 3.1.3 for WordPress has XSS via a quiz name.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The mtouch-quiz plugin before 3.1.3 for WordPress has XSS via a quiz name.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mtouch Quiz Project	Mtouch Quiz	< 3.1.3

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/mtouch-quiz/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.davidsopas.com/multiple-vulns-on-mtouch-quiz-wordpress-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/mtouch-quiz/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.davidsopas.com/multiple-vulns-on-mtouch-quiz-wordpress-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-9389?

The mtouch-quiz plugin before 3.1.3 for WordPress has XSS via a quiz name.

How severe is CVE-2015-9389?

CVE-2015-9389 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9389?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-9389?

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Source: NVD / NIST