CVE-2015-9462: The awesome-filterable-portfolio plugin before 1.9 for WordPress has afp_get_new_category_page SQL injection v

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-9462?

awesome filterable portfolio: upgrade to 1.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-9462 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9462 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-2015-9462 affect?

CVE-2015-9462 affects awesome filterable portfolio. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The awesome-filterable-portfolio plugin before 1.9 for WordPress has afp_get_new_category_page SQL injection via the cat_id parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-9462?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2015-9462 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting awesome filterable portfolio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The awesome-filterable-portfolio plugin before 1.9 for WordPress has afp_get_new_category_page SQL injection via the cat_id parameter.

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	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2019-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: awesome filterable portfolio 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

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Affected: < 1.9

Fixed in: 1.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy awesome-filterable-portfolio || rpm -q awesome-filterable-portfolio || awesome-filterable-portfolio --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade awesome-filterable-portfolio

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade awesome-filterable-portfolio

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-2015-9462?

awesome filterable portfolio: upgrade to 1.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-9462 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9462 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-2015-9462 affect?

CVE-2015-9462 affects awesome filterable portfolio. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The awesome-filterable-portfolio plugin before 1.9 for WordPress has afp_get_new_category_page SQL injection via the cat_id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2015-9462?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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