PatchTheCVECVE-2015-9424: The multicons plugin before 3.0 for WordPress has CSRF with resultant XSS via the wp-admin/options-general.php
CVE-2015-9424 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting multicons. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The multicons plugin before 3.0 for WordPress has CSRF with resultant XSS via the wp-admin/options-general.php?page=multicons%2Fmulticons.php global_url or admin_url parameter.
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 41%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2019-09-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2015-9424?
multicons: upgrade to 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2015-9424 being exploited?
CVE-2015-9424 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-2015-9424 affect?
CVE-2015-9424 affects multicons. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The multicons plugin before 3.0 for WordPress has CSRF with resultant XSS via the wp-admin/options-general.php?page=multicons%2Fmulticons.php global_url or admin_url parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2015-9424?
Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities