CVE-2017-18596

Name: CVE-2017-18596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-10T11:15:10.517+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18596 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The elementor plugin before 1.8.0 for WordPress has incorrect access control for internal functions.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The elementor plugin before 1.8.0 for WordPress has incorrect access control for internal functions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Elementor	Elementor Page Builder	< 1.8.0

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/#developersRelease Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8965Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/#developersRelease Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8965Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18596?

The elementor plugin before 1.8.0 for WordPress has incorrect access control for internal functions.

How severe is CVE-2017-18596?

CVE-2017-18596 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18596?

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-2017-18596?

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Source: NVD / NIST