CVE-2017-18585

Name: CVE-2017-18585
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-22T20:15:11.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18585 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The posts-in-page plugin before 1.3.0 for WordPress has ic_add_posts template='../ directory traversal.. EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The posts-in-page plugin before 1.3.0 for WordPress has ic_add_posts template='../ directory traversal.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.98%

78.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ivycat	Posts In Page	< 1.3.0

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/posts-in-page/#developersRelease Notes
https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2017/02/13/authenticated-local-file-inclusion-lfi-vulnerability-in-posts-in-page/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/posts-in-page/#developersRelease Notes
https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2017/02/13/authenticated-local-file-inclusion-lfi-vulnerability-in-posts-in-page/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18585?

The posts-in-page plugin before 1.3.0 for WordPress has ic_add_posts template='../ directory traversal.

How severe is CVE-2017-18585?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18585 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18585?

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-2017-18585?

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Source: NVD / NIST