CVE-2017-18559

Name: CVE-2017-18559
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-21T19:15:12.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18559 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The cforms2 plugin before 14.13.3 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The cforms2 plugin before 14.13.3 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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
Cformsii Project	Cformsii	< 14.13.3

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/cforms2/#developersRelease Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9727Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/cforms2/#developersRelease Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9727Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18559?

The cforms2 plugin before 14.13.3 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.

How severe is CVE-2017-18559?

CVE-2017-18559 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18559?

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-2017-18559?

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Source: NVD / NIST