CVE-2018-1000512

Name: CVE-2018-1000512
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-26T16:29:00.96+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1000512 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Tooltipy Tooltipy (tooltips for WP) version 5 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Glossary shortcode that can result in could allow anybody to do almost anything an admin can. This attack appear to be exploitable via Admin must follow a link. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Tooltipy Tooltipy (tooltips for WP) version 5 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Glossary shortcode that can result in could allow anybody to do almost anything an admin can. This attack appear to be exploitable via Admin must follow a link. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 5.1.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tooltipy Project	Tooltipy	5.0

References

https://advisories.dxw.com/advisories/xss-in-tooltipy/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://advisories.dxw.com/advisories/xss-in-tooltipy/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000512?

How severe is CVE-2018-1000512?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1000512 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000512?

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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Source: NVD / NIST