CVE-2015-9458: The searchterms-tagging-2 plugin through 1.535 for WordPress has SQL injection via the pk_stt2_db_get_popular_

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-9458?

seo searchterms tagging 2: upgrade to newer than 1.535. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-9458 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9458 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-2015-9458 affect?

CVE-2015-9458 affects seo searchterms tagging 2. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The searchterms-tagging-2 plugin through 1.535 for WordPress has SQL injection via the pk_stt2_db_get_popular_terms count parameter exploitable via CSRF.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-9458?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2015-9458 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting seo searchterms tagging 2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The searchterms-tagging-2 plugin through 1.535 for WordPress has SQL injection via the pk_stt2_db_get_popular_terms count parameter exploitable via CSRF.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2019-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: seo searchterms tagging 2 project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-10-10 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

seo searchterms tagging 2 project seo searchterms tagging 2 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.535

Fixed in: newer than 1.535

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy seo-searchterms-tagging-2 || rpm -q seo-searchterms-tagging-2 || seo-searchterms-tagging-2 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.535 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade seo-searchterms-tagging-2

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade seo-searchterms-tagging-2

Note

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

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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-2015-9458?

seo searchterms tagging 2: upgrade to newer than 1.535. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-9458 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9458 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-2015-9458 affect?

CVE-2015-9458 affects seo searchterms tagging 2. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The searchterms-tagging-2 plugin through 1.535 for WordPress has SQL injection via the pk_stt2_db_get_popular_terms count parameter exploitable via CSRF.

How urgent is CVE-2015-9458?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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