CVE-2015-9390
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.90%
Last modified
CVE-2015-9390 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The admin-management-xtended plugin before 2.4.0.1 for WordPress has privilege escalation because wp_ajax functions are mishandled.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The admin-management-xtended plugin before 2.4.0.1 for WordPress has privilege escalation because wp_ajax functions are mishandled.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Admin Management Xtended Project | Admin Management Xtended | < 2.4.0.1 |
References
- https://security.szurek.pl/admin-management-xtended-240-privilege-escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-management-xtended/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.szurek.pl/admin-management-xtended-240-privilege-escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-management-xtended/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-9390?
The admin-management-xtended plugin before 2.4.0.1 for WordPress has privilege escalation because wp_ajax functions are mishandled.
How severe is CVE-2015-9390?
CVE-2015-9390 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9390?
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.
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