CVE-2015-9494

Name: CVE-2015-9494
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-22T20:15:10.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-9494 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The indieweb-post-kinds plugin before 1.3.1.1 for WordPress has XSS via the genericons/example.html anchor identifier.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The indieweb-post-kinds plugin before 1.3.1.1 for WordPress has XSS via the genericons/example.html anchor identifier.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Indieweb Post Kinds Project	Indieweb Post Kinds	< 1.3.1.1

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/7982Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/7982Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-9494?

The indieweb-post-kinds plugin before 1.3.1.1 for WordPress has XSS via the genericons/example.html anchor identifier.

How severe is CVE-2015-9494?

CVE-2015-9494 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9494?

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-2015-9494?

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Source: NVD / NIST