CVE-2015-9467: The broken-link-manager plugin before 0.5.0 for WordPress has wpslDelURL or wpslEditURL SQL injection via the

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-9467?

broken link manager: upgrade to 0.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-9467 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9467 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-2015-9467 affect?

CVE-2015-9467 affects broken link manager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The broken-link-manager plugin before 0.5.0 for WordPress has wpslDelURL or wpslEditURL SQL injection via the url parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-9467?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2015-9467 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting broken link manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The broken-link-manager plugin before 0.5.0 for WordPress has wpslDelURL or wpslEditURL SQL injection via the url parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2019-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: k-78

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

k-78 broken link manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.5.0

Fixed in: 0.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy broken-link-manager || rpm -q broken-link-manager || broken-link-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade broken-link-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade broken-link-manager

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-2015-9467?

broken link manager: upgrade to 0.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-9467 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9467 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-2015-9467 affect?

CVE-2015-9467 affects broken link manager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The broken-link-manager plugin before 0.5.0 for WordPress has wpslDelURL or wpslEditURL SQL injection via the url parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2015-9467?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-24550 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE The Broken Link Manager WordPress plugin through 0.6.5 does not sanitise, validate or escape the url GET param
CVE-2015-9468 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE The broken-link-manager plugin 0.4.5 for WordPress has XSS via the page parameter in a delURL action.
CVE-2015-9453 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE The broken-link-manager plugin before 0.6.0 for WordPress has XSS via the HTTP Referer or User-Agent header to

References

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