CVE-2018-16363

Name: CVE-2018-16363
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-07T22:29:01.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16363 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The mndpsingh287 File Manager plugin V2.9 for WordPress has XSS via the lang parameter in a wp-admin/admin.php?page=wp_file_manager request because set_transient is used in file_folder_manager.php and there is an echo of lang in lib\wpfilemanager.php.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The mndpsingh287 File Manager plugin V2.9 for WordPress has XSS via the lang parameter in a wp-admin/admin.php?page=wp_file_manager request because set_transient is used in file_folder_manager.php and there is an echo of lang in lib\wpfilemanager.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Filemanagerpro	File Manager	2.9

References

http://blog.51cto.com/010bjsoft/2171087Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1936043Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/support/topic/security-concern-6/#post-10655739Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9126Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://blog.51cto.com/010bjsoft/2171087Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1936043Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/support/topic/security-concern-6/#post-10655739Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9126Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16363?

How severe is CVE-2018-16363?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16363 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16363?

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