CVE-2015-9422: The PlugNedit Adaptive Editor plugin before 6.2.0 for WordPress has CSRF with resultant XSS via wp-admin/admin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-9422?

plugnedit: upgrade to 6.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-9422 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9422 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-9422 affect?

CVE-2015-9422 affects plugnedit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The PlugNedit Adaptive Editor plugin before 6.2.0 for WordPress has CSRF with resultant XSS via wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=simple_fields_field_type_post_dialog_load plugnedit_width, pnemedcount, PlugneditBGColor, PlugneditEditorMargin,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-9422?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2015-9422 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting plugnedit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The PlugNedit Adaptive Editor plugin before 6.2.0 for WordPress has CSRF with resultant XSS via wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=simple_fields_field_type_post_dialog_load plugnedit_width, pnemedcount, PlugneditBGColor, PlugneditEditorMargin, or plugneditcontent parameters.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2019-09-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: simplysymphony

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-09-26 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simplysymphony plugnedit UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.2.0

Fixed in: 6.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy plugnedit || rpm -q plugnedit || plugnedit --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade plugnedit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade plugnedit

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-9422?

plugnedit: upgrade to 6.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-9422 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9422 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-9422 affect?

CVE-2015-9422 affects plugnedit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The PlugNedit Adaptive Editor plugin before 6.2.0 for WordPress has CSRF with resultant XSS via wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=simple_fields_field_type_post_dialog_load plugnedit_width, pnemedcount, PlugneditBGColor, PlugneditEditorMargin,

How urgent is CVE-2015-9422?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2015-9423 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE The PlugNedit Adaptive Editor plugin before 6.2.0 for WordPress has XSS via wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=sim

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