CVE-2018-16613
UnknownEPSS 2.73%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16613 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in the update function in the wpForo Forum plugin before 1.5.2 for WordPress. A registered forum is able to escalate privilege to the forum administrator without any form of user interaction.. EPSS estimates a 2.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the update function in the wpForo Forum plugin before 1.5.2 for WordPress. A registered forum is able to escalate privilege to the forum administrator without any form of user interaction.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gvectors | Wpforo Forum | < 1.5.2 |
References
- https://github.com/9emin1/advisoriesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/9emin1/advisories/blob/master/wpForo-1-5-1.mdThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpforo/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/9emin1/advisoriesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/9emin1/advisories/blob/master/wpForo-1-5-1.mdThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpforo/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16613?
An issue was discovered in the update function in the wpForo Forum plugin before 1.5.2 for WordPress. A registered forum is able to escalate privilege to the forum administrator without any form of user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2018-16613?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16613 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16613?
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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