Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2015-9323 is a reported SQL injection issue in the WordPress 404-to-301 plugin before version 2.0.3. A vulnerable site could expose database-backed application data or behavior, but the source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, affected endpoint details, or active exploitation evidence.
Executive priority
Prioritize review if the plugin is installed on internet-facing WordPress sites. The business urgency depends on actual deployment, because the public sources confirm the flaw but do not provide severity scoring or active exploitation evidence.
Technical view
The CVE record describes SQL injection in 404-to-301 before 2.0.3 for WordPress. The bundle lists no CWE, CVSS vector, CPEs, affected vendor metadata, or patch notes beyond the version boundary. A public exploit repository is referenced, but no operational details should be inferred from that alone.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with the 404-to-301 plugin installed below version 2.0.3. The provided sources do not state whether exploitation requires authentication, specific plugin settings, or a reachable public route.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, so active exploitation is not established here. The CVE references a public GitHub exploit repository, which indicates public technical interest but does not prove real-world exploitation.
Researcher notes
The evidence is sparse: core facts are plugin name, affected versions before 2.0.3, and SQL injection classification. Avoid assuming exploit prerequisites, impact scope, vulnerable parameters, or data exposure without vendor notes or independent testing.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the 404-to-301 plugin and installed version.
- Upgrade the plugin to version 2.0.3 or later where available.
- If upgrade is not possible, disable the plugin pending vendor guidance.
- Review WordPress and database logs for suspicious plugin-related requests.
- Monitor the WordPress plugin page and CVE record for updated guidance.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether 404-to-301 is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact plugin version and compare it with the 2.0.3 boundary.
- Check whether the plugin is active, inactive, or removed.
- Verify remediation by rechecking the deployed plugin version after update.
- Document any sites where upgrade or removal is blocked.
Public sources used
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Database behavior lookup
The CVE wording references database injection or access, so collection and exfiltration review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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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/404-to-301/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/Hacker5preme/Exploits/tree/main/Wordpress/CVE-2015-9323CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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