How severe is CVE-2015-9389?

CVE-2015-9389 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-9389 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-9389?

CVE-2015-9389 affects Mtouch Quiz Project Mtouch Quiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9389?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-9389 published?

CVE-2015-9389 was published on 2019-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-9389

CVE-2015-9389 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mtouch Quiz Project Mtouch Quiz with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mtouch Quiz Project Mtouch Quiz
Published: 2019-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The mtouch-quiz plugin before 3.1.3 for WordPress has XSS via a quiz name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-9389?: The mtouch-quiz plugin before 3.1.3 for WordPress has XSS via a quiz name.
How severe is CVE-2015-9389?: CVE-2015-9389 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-9389 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-9389?: CVE-2015-9389 affects Mtouch Quiz Project Mtouch Quiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9389?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-9389 published?: CVE-2015-9389 was published on 2019-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mtouch_quiz_project:mtouch_quiz:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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