CVE-2018-20555

Name: CVE-2018-20555
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-21T16:00:36.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20555 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Design Chemical Social Network Tabs plugin 1.7.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to discover Twitter access_token, access_token_secret, consumer_key, and consumer_secret values by reading the dcwp_twitter.php source code. This leads to Twitter account takeover.. EPSS estimates a 10.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Design Chemical Social Network Tabs plugin 1.7.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to discover Twitter access_token, access_token_secret, consumer_key, and consumer_secret values by reading the dcwp_twitter.php source code. This leads to Twitter account takeover.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.40%

95.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Designchemical	Social Network Tabs	1.7.1

References

https://github.com/fs0c131y/CVE-2018-20555Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/fs0c131y/status/1085828186708066304Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9204Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/fs0c131y/CVE-2018-20555Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/fs0c131y/status/1085828186708066304Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9204Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20555?

How severe is CVE-2018-20555?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20555 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20555?

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