CVE-2015-9440

Name: CVE-2015-9440
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-26T04:15:11.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-9440 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The monetize plugin through 1.03 for WordPress has CSRF with resultant XSS via wp-admin/admin.php?page=monetize-zones-new.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The monetize plugin through 1.03 for WordPress has CSRF with resultant XSS via wp-admin/admin.php?page=monetize-zones-new.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.83%

53.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Monetize Project	Monetize	<= 1.03

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133002/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wordpress.org/plugins/monetize/#developersThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133002/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wordpress.org/plugins/monetize/#developersThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-9440?

The monetize plugin through 1.03 for WordPress has CSRF with resultant XSS via wp-admin/admin.php?page=monetize-zones-new.

How severe is CVE-2015-9440?

CVE-2015-9440 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9440?

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-2015-9440?

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Source: NVD / NIST