CVE-2015-9438
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.04%
Last modified
CVE-2015-9438 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The display-widgets plugin before 2.04 for WordPress has XSS via the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=dw_show_widget id_base, widget_number, or instance parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The display-widgets plugin before 2.04 for WordPress has XSS via the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=dw_show_widget id_base, widget_number, or instance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Display-Widgets Project | Display-Widgets | < 2.04 |
References
- http://cinu.pl/research/wp-plugins/mail_a7012199c9236754edd72786637e5d2d.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/display-widgets/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8247Third Party Advisory
- http://cinu.pl/research/wp-plugins/mail_a7012199c9236754edd72786637e5d2d.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/display-widgets/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8247Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-9438?
The display-widgets plugin before 2.04 for WordPress has XSS via the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=dw_show_widget id_base, widget_number, or instance parameter.
How severe is CVE-2015-9438?
CVE-2015-9438 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-2015-9438?
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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