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CVE-2015-9459: The searchterms-tagging-2 plugin through 1.535 for WordPress has XSS via the wp-admin/options-general.php coun

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MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2015-9459 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) 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 XSS via the wp-admin/options-general.php count parameter.

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.1 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2019-10-10
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: seo searchterms tagging 2 project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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-2015-9459?

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

Is CVE-2015-9459 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9459 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-2015-9459 affect?

CVE-2015-9459 affects seo searchterms tagging 2. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The searchterms-tagging-2 plugin through 1.535 for WordPress has XSS via the wp-admin/options-general.php count parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2015-9459?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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