CVE-2017-18012

Name: CVE-2017-18012
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-01T08:29:00.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18012 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Z-URL Preview plugin 1.6.1 for WordPress has XSS via the class.zlinkpreview.php url parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Z-URL Preview plugin 1.6.1 for WordPress has XSS via the class.zlinkpreview.php url parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.47%

70.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Z-Url Preview Project	Z-Url Preview	1.6.1

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145218/WordPress-Z-URL-Preview-1.6.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/z-url-preview/trunk/readme.txtRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/z-url-preview/#developersRelease Notes
https://wordpress.org/support/topic/z-url-preview-1-6-1-cross-site-scripting/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8990Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145218/WordPress-Z-URL-Preview-1.6.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/z-url-preview/trunk/readme.txtRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/z-url-preview/#developersRelease Notes
https://wordpress.org/support/topic/z-url-preview-1-6-1-cross-site-scripting/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8990Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18012?

The Z-URL Preview plugin 1.6.1 for WordPress has XSS via the class.zlinkpreview.php url parameter.

How severe is CVE-2017-18012?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18012 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18012?

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-2017-18012?

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Source: NVD / NIST