CVE-2015-9501
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.98%
Last modified
CVE-2015-9501 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Artificial Intelligence theme before 1.2.4 for WordPress has XSS because Genericons HTML files are unnecessarily placed under the web root.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Artificial Intelligence theme before 1.2.4 for WordPress has XSS because Genericons HTML files are unnecessarily placed under the web root.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence Project | Artificial Intelligence | < 1.2.4 |
References
- https://github.com/duchenerc/artificial-intelligence/commit/c70631b1f80518411df2f88476041351110c6eacPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/7994Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/duchenerc/artificial-intelligence/commit/c70631b1f80518411df2f88476041351110c6eacPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/7994Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-9501?
The Artificial Intelligence theme before 1.2.4 for WordPress has XSS because Genericons HTML files are unnecessarily placed under the web root.
How severe is CVE-2015-9501?
CVE-2015-9501 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9501?
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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