CVE-2015-9474: The Simpolio theme 1.3.2 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option updates.

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-9474 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting simpolio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Simpolio theme 1.3.2 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option updates.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2019-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: simpolio 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 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simpolio project simpolio DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simpolio || rpm -q simpolio || simpolio --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simpolio sudo apt install simpolio=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.2> sudo apt-mark hold simpolio

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list simpolio sudo dnf downgrade simpolio-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add simpolio

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2015-9474?

simpolio: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-9474 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9474 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-2015-9474 affect?

CVE-2015-9474 affects simpolio. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Simpolio theme 1.3.2 for WordPress has insufficient restrictions on option updates.

How urgent is CVE-2015-9474?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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