CVE-2015-9453
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.54%
Last modified
CVE-2015-9453 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The broken-link-manager plugin before 0.6.0 for WordPress has XSS via the HTTP Referer or User-Agent header to a URL that does not exist.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The broken-link-manager plugin before 0.6.0 for WordPress has XSS via the HTTP Referer or User-Agent header to a URL that does not exist.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| K-78 | Broken Link Manager | < 0.6.0 |
References
- http://cinu.pl/research/wp-plugins/mail_b677bb83a6c1495f85f76faa5b13011d.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/broken-link-manager/#developersProduct, Release Notes
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8333Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://cinu.pl/research/wp-plugins/mail_b677bb83a6c1495f85f76faa5b13011d.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/broken-link-manager/#developersProduct, Release Notes
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8333Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-9453?
The broken-link-manager plugin before 0.6.0 for WordPress has XSS via the HTTP Referer or User-Agent header to a URL that does not exist.
How severe is CVE-2015-9453?
CVE-2015-9453 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9453?
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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