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CVE-2015-9230

4.8 · MEDIUM

In the admin/db-backup-security/db-backup-security.php page in the BulletProof Security plugin before .52.5 for WordPress, XSS is possible for remote authenticated administrators via the DBTablePre…

Published Sep 12, 2017CWE-79EPSS 1.58%

Overview

CVE-2015-9230 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 12, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the admin/db-backup-security/db-backup-security.php page in the BulletProof Security plugin before .52.5 for WordPress, XSS is possible for remote authenticated administrators via the DBTablePrefix parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/27/3Refcxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016010011Refcybersecurityworks.com/zerodays/cve-2015-9230-bulletproof.htmlRefforum.ait-pro.com/forums/topic/bps-changelog/GitHubgithub.com/cybersecurityworks/Disclosed/issues/3Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/135125/BulletProof-Security-.52.4-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlRefwpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8224Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/27/3Refcxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016010011Refcybersecurityworks.com/zerodays/cve-2015-9230-bulletproof.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-9230?

CVE-2015-9230 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 12, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-9230?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-9230?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-9230?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-9230 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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