CVE-2017-18488

Name: CVE-2017-18488
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-13T18:15:11.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18488 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Backup Guard plugin before 1.1.47 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Backup Guard plugin before 1.1.47 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Backup-Guard	Backup Guard	< 1.1.47

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/backup/#developersThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/backup/#developersThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18488?

The Backup Guard plugin before 1.1.47 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.

How severe is CVE-2017-18488?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18488 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18488?

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-2017-18488?

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Source: NVD / NIST