CVE-2015-9436
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.04%
Last modified
CVE-2015-9436 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The dynamic-widgets plugin before 1.5.11 for WordPress has XSS via the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=term_tree prefix or widget_id parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The dynamic-widgets plugin before 1.5.11 for WordPress has XSS via the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=term_tree prefix or widget_id parameter.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vivwebsolutions | Dynamic Widgets | < 1.5.11 |
References
- http://cinu.pl/research/wp-plugins/mail_489304900a50751da1495e2ea660bc51.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/dynamic-widgets/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8258Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://cinu.pl/research/wp-plugins/mail_489304900a50751da1495e2ea660bc51.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/dynamic-widgets/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8258Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-9436?
The dynamic-widgets plugin before 1.5.11 for WordPress has XSS via the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=term_tree prefix or widget_id parameter.
How severe is CVE-2015-9436?
CVE-2015-9436 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9436?
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-2015-9436?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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