CVE-2017-18566

Name: CVE-2017-18566
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-20T16:15:13.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18566 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The user-role plugin before 1.5.6 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The user-role plugin before 1.5.6 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bestwebsoft	User Role	< 1.5.6

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-role/#developersRelease Notes
https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-role/#developersRelease Notes

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18566?

The user-role plugin before 1.5.6 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.

How severe is CVE-2017-18566?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18566 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18566?

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-2017-18566?

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Source: NVD / NIST