CVE-2017-18601

Name: CVE-2017-18601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-10T12:15:10.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18601 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The examapp plugin 1.0 for WordPress has XSS via exam input text fields.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The examapp plugin 1.0 for WordPress has XSS via exam input text fields.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibps Online Exam Project	Ibps Online Exam	1.0

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42351Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42351Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18601?

The examapp plugin 1.0 for WordPress has XSS via exam input text fields.

How severe is CVE-2017-18601?

CVE-2017-18601 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18601?

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-2017-18601?

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Source: NVD / NIST