What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-6943?

CVE-2015-6943 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2015-6943?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2015-6943. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-6943?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2015-6943. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Serendipity CVE-2015-6943

MEDIUM

SQL Injection (CWE-89)

2015-09-15 cve@mitre.org

PHP SQLi Serendipity S9Y

6.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-89 OWASP Top 10:2025 A05:2025 - Injection ASVS 5.0 V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, M complexity. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.25%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

Patch available 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

SQL injection vulnerability in the serendipity_checkCommentToken function in include/functions_comments.inc.php in Serendipity before 2.0.2, when "Use Tokens for Comment Moderation" is enabled,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.

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This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. SQL injection vulnerability in the serendipity_checkCommentToken function in include/functions_comments.inc.php in Serendipity before 2.0.2, when "Use Tokens for Comment Moderation" is enabled, allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the serendipity[id] parameter to serendipity_admin.php. Affected products include: S9Y Serendipity. Version information: before 2.0.2.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.0 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

DescriptionCVE.org

SQL injection vulnerability in the serendipity_checkCommentToken function in include/functions_comments.inc.php in Serendipity before 2.0.2, when "Use Tokens for Comment Moderation" is enabled, allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the serendipity[id] parameter to serendipity_admin.php.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.3%

Top 52% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.3%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +30

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

SQL Injection HIGH

SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:s9y:serendipity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches

PATCH http://blog.s9y.org/archives/265-Serendipity-2.0.2-Security-Fix-Release.html REF http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033558

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