CVE-2018-16299

Name: CVE-2018-16299
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-24T22:29:01.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 43.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16299 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Localize My Post plugin 1.0 for WordPress allows Directory Traversal via the ajax/include.php file parameter.. EPSS estimates a 43.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Localize My Post plugin 1.0 for WordPress allows Directory Traversal via the ajax/include.php file parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

43.72%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Localize My Post Project	Localize My Post	1.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/33Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/julianburr/wp-plugin-localizemypost/issues/1Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149433/WordPress-Localize-My-Post-1.0-Local-File-Inclusion.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45439/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/33Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/julianburr/wp-plugin-localizemypost/issues/1Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149433/WordPress-Localize-My-Post-1.0-Local-File-Inclusion.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45439/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16299?

The Localize My Post plugin 1.0 for WordPress allows Directory Traversal via the ajax/include.php file parameter.

How severe is CVE-2018-16299?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16299 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 43.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16299?

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-2018-16299?

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Source: NVD / NIST