CVE-2018-10100

Name: CVE-2018-10100
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-16T09:58:09.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-10100 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Before WordPress 4.9.5, the redirection URL for the login page was not validated or sanitized if forced to use HTTPS.. EPSS estimates a 3.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Before WordPress 4.9.5, the redirection URL for the login page was not validated or sanitized if forced to use HTTPS.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.40%

87.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	< 4.9.5
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040836Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.5Vendor Advisory
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/42892Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/14bc2c0a6fde0da04b47130707e01df850eedc7ePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00031.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/news/2018/04/wordpress-4-9-5-security-and-maintenance-release/Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9054Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4193Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040836Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.5Vendor Advisory
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/42892Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/14bc2c0a6fde0da04b47130707e01df850eedc7ePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00031.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/news/2018/04/wordpress-4-9-5-security-and-maintenance-release/Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9054Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4193Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 16, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-10100?

Before WordPress 4.9.5, the redirection URL for the login page was not validated or sanitized if forced to use HTTPS.

How severe is CVE-2018-10100?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10100 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10100?

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-2018-10100?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST