CVE-2017-18634
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.17%
Last modified
CVE-2017-18634 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The newspaper theme before 6.7.2 for WordPress has script injection via td_ads[header] to admin-ajax.php.. EPSS estimates a 2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The newspaper theme before 6.7.2 for WordPress has script injection via td_ads[header] to admin-ajax.php.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tagdiv | Newspaper | < 6.7.2 |
References
- https://blog.sucuri.net/2017/06/unwanted-shorte-st-ads-in-unpatched-newspaper-theme.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.sucuri.net/2017/06/unwanted-shorte-st-ads-in-unpatched-newspaper-theme.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18634?
The newspaper theme before 6.7.2 for WordPress has script injection via td_ads[header] to admin-ajax.php.
How severe is CVE-2017-18634?
CVE-2017-18634 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18634?
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.
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