CVE-2015-9476

Name: CVE-2015-9476
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-10T17:15:15.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-9476 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Teardrop theme 1.8.1 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option updates.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Teardrop theme 1.8.1 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option updates.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.35%

68.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Teardrop Project	Teardrop	1.8.1

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8061Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8061Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-9476?

The Teardrop theme 1.8.1 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option updates.

How severe is CVE-2015-9476?

CVE-2015-9476 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9476?

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-2015-9476?

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Source: NVD / NIST