CVE-2015-9497

Name: CVE-2015-9497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-22T21:15:10.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-9497 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The ad-inserter plugin before 1.5.3 for WordPress has CSRF with resultant XSS via wp-admin/options-general.php?page=ad-inserter.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ad-inserter plugin before 1.5.3 for WordPress has CSRF with resultant XSS via wp-admin/options-general.php?page=ad-inserter.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ad Inserter Project	Ad Inserter	< 1.5.3

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131798/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/7974Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131798/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/7974Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-9497?

The ad-inserter plugin before 1.5.3 for WordPress has CSRF with resultant XSS via wp-admin/options-general.php?page=ad-inserter.php.

How severe is CVE-2015-9497?

CVE-2015-9497 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9497?

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-2015-9497?

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Source: NVD / NIST