CVE-2018-10102

Name: CVE-2018-10102
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-16T09:58:09.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-10102 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Before WordPress 4.9.5, the version string was not escaped in the get_the_generator function, and could lead to XSS in a generator tag.. EPSS estimates a 5.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Before WordPress 4.9.5, the version string was not escaped in the get_the_generator function, and could lead to XSS in a generator tag.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.26%

91.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103775Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
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/42893Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/31a4369366d6b8ce30045d4c838de2412c77850dPatch, 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/9055Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4193Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103775Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
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/42893Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/31a4369366d6b8ce30045d4c838de2412c77850dPatch, 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/9055Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
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-2018-10102?

Before WordPress 4.9.5, the version string was not escaped in the get_the_generator function, and could lead to XSS in a generator tag.

How severe is CVE-2018-10102?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10102 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10102?

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-2018-10102?

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

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Source: NVD / NIST