How severe is CVE-2015-9495?

CVE-2015-9495 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-2015-9495 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-9495?

CVE-2015-9495 affects Syndication Links Project Syndication Links. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9495?

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

When was CVE-2015-9495 published?

CVE-2015-9495 was published on 2019-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-9495

CVE-2015-9495 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Syndication Links Project Syndication 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% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Syndication Links Project Syndication Links
Published: 2019-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The syndication-links plugin before 1.0.3 for WordPress has XSS via the genericons/example.html anchor identifier.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-9495?: The syndication-links plugin before 1.0.3 for WordPress has XSS via the genericons/example.html anchor identifier.
How severe is CVE-2015-9495?: CVE-2015-9495 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-2015-9495 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-9495?: CVE-2015-9495 affects Syndication Links Project Syndication Links. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9495?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-9495 published?: CVE-2015-9495 was published on 2019-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:syndication_links_project:syndication_links:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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