CVE-2017-18543

Name: CVE-2017-18543
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-16T21:15:10.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18543 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The invite-anyone plugin before 1.3.16 for WordPress has incorrect access control for email-based invitations.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The invite-anyone plugin before 1.3.16 for WordPress has incorrect access control for email-based invitations.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.82%

76.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Invite Anyone Project	Invite Anyone	< 1.3.16

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/invite-anyone/#developersIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/invite-anyone/#developersIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18543?

The invite-anyone plugin before 1.3.16 for WordPress has incorrect access control for email-based invitations.

How severe is CVE-2017-18543?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18543 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18543?

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-2017-18543?

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Source: NVD / NIST