Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2015-9313 concerns a SQL injection flaw in the WordPress newstatpress plugin before version 1.0.5. A vulnerable site may expose database-backed behavior through plugin handling related to an IMG element. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring, authentication requirements, or confirmed impact details.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted hygiene item for WordPress estates. Prioritize quick discovery and upgrade where newstatpress is present, but the supplied evidence does not support emergency handling or claims of active exploitation.
Technical view
The CVE record states that newstatpress versions before 1.0.5 contain SQL injection related to an IMG element. No CWE, CVSS vector, CPE, proof-of-exploit, or detailed vulnerable code path is provided in the supplied bundle.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the newstatpress plugin before 1.0.5. The source bundle lacks reliable CPE data and does not state whether exploitation requires authentication, specific configuration, or plugin feature usage.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV status is false, and no supplied source states active exploitation. Because this is a WordPress plugin SQL injection issue, internet-facing sites should still be inventoried and updated promptly if affected.
Researcher notes
The public metadata is sparse. The key reliable facts are plugin name, vulnerable version boundary before 1.0.5, SQL injection class, and IMG element association. Avoid assuming exploit mechanics, privileges, or database impact without vendor or advisory detail.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the newstatpress plugin.
- Upgrade newstatpress to version 1.0.5 or later if installed.
- Remove the plugin where it is unused or unsupported.
- Check vendor plugin guidance for any additional remediation notes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed newstatpress versions across WordPress assets.
- Review plugin changelog or vendor page for the fixed release.
- Check web server and application logs for unusual IMG-related requests.
- Verify affected sites no longer run versions before 1.0.5.
Public sources used
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Database behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/newstatpress/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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