How severe is CVE-2015-9472?

CVE-2015-9472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-9472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-9472?

CVE-2015-9472 affects Monitorbacklinks Incoming Links. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9472?

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

When was CVE-2015-9472 published?

CVE-2015-9472 was published on 2019-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-9472

CVE-2015-9472 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Monitorbacklinks Incoming Links with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Monitorbacklinks Incoming Links
Published: 2019-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The incoming-links plugin before 0.9.10b for WordPress has referrers.php XSS via the Referer HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-9472?: The incoming-links plugin before 0.9.10b for WordPress has referrers.php XSS via the Referer HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2015-9472?: CVE-2015-9472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-9472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-9472?: CVE-2015-9472 affects Monitorbacklinks Incoming Links. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9472?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-9472 published?: CVE-2015-9472 was published on 2019-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:monitorbacklinks:incoming_links:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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