CVE-2018-19370

Name: CVE-2018-19370
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-28T22:29:00.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-19370 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Race condition vulnerability in unzip_file in admin/import/class-import-settings.php in the Yoast SEO (wordpress-seo) plugin before 9.2.0 for WordPress allows an SEO Manager to perform command execution on the Operating System via a ZIP import.. EPSS estimates a 3.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Race condition vulnerability in unzip_file in admin/import/class-import-settings.php in the Yoast SEO (wordpress-seo) plugin before 9.2.0 for WordPress allows an SEO Manager to perform command execution on the Operating System via a ZIP import.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.21%

86.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yoast	Yoast Seo	<= 9.2.0

References

https://github.com/Yoast/wordpress-seo/pull/11502/commits/3bfa70a143f5ea3ee1934f3a1703bb5caf139ffaExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL141dcDGCYExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Yoast/wordpress-seo/pull/11502/commits/3bfa70a143f5ea3ee1934f3a1703bb5caf139ffaExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL141dcDGCYExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19370?

How severe is CVE-2018-19370?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-19370 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19370?

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