CVE-2018-18069

Name: CVE-2018-18069
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-08T22:29:00.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18069 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. process_forms in the WPML (aka sitepress-multilingual-cms) plugin through 3.6.3 for WordPress has XSS via any locale_file_name_ parameter (such as locale_file_name_en) in an authenticated theme-localization.php request to wp-admin/admin.php.. EPSS estimates a 12.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

process_forms in the WPML (aka sitepress-multilingual-cms) plugin through 3.6.3 for WordPress has XSS via any locale_file_name_ parameter (such as locale_file_name_en) in an authenticated theme-localization.php request to wp-admin/admin.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.76%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpml	Wpml	>= 1.3.3, <= 3.6.3

References

https://0x62626262.wordpress.com/2018/10/08/sitepress-multilingual-cms-plugin-unauthenticated-stored-xss/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://0x62626262.wordpress.com/2018/10/08/sitepress-multilingual-cms-plugin-unauthenticated-stored-xss/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18069?

How severe is CVE-2018-18069?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18069 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18069?

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