CVE-2017-18606

Name: CVE-2017-18606
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-10T12:15:11.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18606 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The avada theme before 5.1.5 for WordPress has stored XSS.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The avada theme before 5.1.5 for WordPress has stored XSS.

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

0.91%

55.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Theme-Fusion	Avada	< 5.1.5

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8801Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8801Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18606?

The avada theme before 5.1.5 for WordPress has stored XSS.

How severe is CVE-2017-18606?

CVE-2017-18606 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18606?

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-2017-18606?

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Source: NVD / NIST