CVE-2017-12948

Name: CVE-2017-12948
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-18T18:29:03.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12948 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Core\Admin\PFTemplater.php in the PressForward plugin 4.3.0 and earlier for WordPress has XSS in the PATH_INFO to wp-admin/admin.php, related to PHP_SELF.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Core\Admin\PFTemplater.php in the PressForward plugin 4.3.0 and earlier for WordPress has XSS in the PATH_INFO to wp-admin/admin.php, related to PHP_SELF.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pressforward	Pressforward	<= 4.3.0

References

http://www.defensecode.com/advisories/DC-2017-05-007_WordPress_PressForward_Plugin_Advisory.pdfThird Party Advisory
http://www.defensecode.com/advisories/DC-2017-05-007_WordPress_PressForward_Plugin_Advisory.pdfThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12948?

Core\Admin\PFTemplater.php in the PressForward plugin 4.3.0 and earlier for WordPress has XSS in the PATH_INFO to wp-admin/admin.php, related to PHP_SELF.

How severe is CVE-2017-12948?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12948 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12948?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-12948?

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Source: NVD / NIST