Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2015-9376 is a cross-site scripting issue in the iThemes Mobile WordPress plugin before version 1.2.8. If the plugin is present and outdated, malicious script could run in a user's browser in the site context. The provided sources do not include CVSS, exploitation details, or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Handle through routine vulnerability remediation unless the plugin is confirmed on important public WordPress sites. Escalate if outdated installations are found on high-value sites with privileged users.
Technical view
The CVE describes XSS in iThemes Mobile before 1.2.8 related to unsafe use of WordPress add_query_arg() and remove_query_arg(). The record does not specify attack prerequisites, affected paths, authentication requirements, or whether the issue is stored or reflected.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the iThemes Mobile plugin installed below version 1.2.8. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, public exploitation, exploit maturity, or observed attacks. Treat this as a legacy WordPress plugin XSS risk requiring inventory validation rather than an active-exploitation emergency.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, affected CPEs, exploit status, or technical request details are provided. The strongest remediation signal is the version boundary: iThemes Mobile before 1.2.8.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade iThemes Mobile to version 1.2.8 or later.
- Remove the plugin if it is no longer required.
- Review vendor guidance before applying alternate mitigations.
- Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and administrator-heavy sites.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the iThemes Mobile plugin.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are 1.2.8 or later.
- Check whether the plugin remains enabled on production sites.
- Review security monitoring for unexplained WordPress admin or content changes.
Public sources used
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- 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://blog.sucuri.net/2015/04/security-advisory-xss-vulnerability-affecting-multiple-wordpress-plugins.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://ithemes.com/coordinated-wordpress-plugin-security-update/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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