CVE-2018-12426

Name: CVE-2018-12426
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-02T17:29:00.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12426 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The WP Live Chat Support Pro plugin before 8.0.07 for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated Remote Code Execution due to client-side validation of allowed file types, as demonstrated by a v1/remote_upload request with a .php filename and the image/jpeg content type.. EPSS estimates a 5.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Live Chat Support Pro plugin before 8.0.07 for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated Remote Code Execution due to client-side validation of allowed file types, as demonstrated by a v1/remote_upload request with a .php filename and the image/jpeg content type.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.06%

91.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
3cx	Live Chat	< 8.0.07

References

https://github.com/CodeCabin/wp-live-chat-support/blob/master/readme.txtThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/RiieCco/write-ups/tree/master/CVE-2018-12426Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9697
https://github.com/CodeCabin/wp-live-chat-support/blob/master/readme.txtThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/RiieCco/write-ups/tree/master/CVE-2018-12426Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9697

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12426?

How severe is CVE-2018-12426?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12426 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12426?

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