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CVE-2015-9458 concerns the WordPress searchterms-tagging-2 plugin through version 1.535. The public record describes SQL injection in a popular-terms count parameter, reachable through CSRF. Sites running this plugin should treat it as a data integrity and confidentiality risk, but the source bundle provides no CVSS score, patch version, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the searchterms-tagging-2 plugin installed at version 1.535 or earlier. The bundle does not identify other affected products, forks, CPEs, or environments. Prioritize identification and removal or update on internet-facing WordPress sites. The issue is old and not listed in KEV, but SQL injection in a WordPress plugin can create business risk if affected code remains deployed. Mitigation focus: Inventory WordPress sites for searchterms-tagging-2 installations and versions.; Disable or remove affected plugin versions until vendor guidance is confirmed.; Check the WordPress plugin developer page for fixed releases or retirement status..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/searchterms-tagging-2/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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