CVE-2015-9504: The weeklynews theme before 2.2.9 for WordPress has XSS via the s parameter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-9504?

weeklynews theme: upgrade to 2.2.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-9504 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9504 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-2015-9504 affect?

CVE-2015-9504 affects weeklynews theme. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The weeklynews theme before 2.2.9 for WordPress has XSS via the s parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-9504?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2015-9504 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting weeklynews theme. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The weeklynews theme before 2.2.9 for WordPress has XSS via the s parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: weeklynews theme project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-10-23 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

weeklynews theme project weeklynews theme UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.9

Fixed in: 2.2.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy weeklynews-theme || rpm -q weeklynews-theme || weeklynews-theme --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade weeklynews-theme

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade weeklynews-theme

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-2015-9504?

weeklynews theme: upgrade to 2.2.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-9504 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9504 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-2015-9504 affect?

CVE-2015-9504 affects weeklynews theme. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The weeklynews theme before 2.2.9 for WordPress has XSS via the s parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2015-9504?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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