CVE-2018-3810

Name: CVE-2018-3810
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-01T06:29:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 91.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-3810 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Authentication Bypass vulnerability in the Oturia Smart Google Code Inserter plugin before 3.5 for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to insert arbitrary JavaScript or HTML code (via the sgcgoogleanalytic parameter) that runs on all pages served by WordPress. The saveGoogleCode() function in smartgooglecode.php does not check if the current request is made by an authorized user, thus allowing any unauthenticated user to successfully update the inserted code.. EPSS estimates a 91.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Authentication Bypass vulnerability in the Oturia Smart Google Code Inserter plugin before 3.5 for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to insert arbitrary JavaScript or HTML code (via the sgcgoogleanalytic parameter) that runs on all pages served by WordPress. The saveGoogleCode() function in smartgooglecode.php does not check if the current request is made by an authorized user, thus allowing any unauthenticated user to successfully update the inserted code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

91.48%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oturia	Smart Google Code Inserter	< 3.5

References

https://limbenjamin.com/articles/smart-google-code-inserter-auth-bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-google-code-inserter/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8987Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43420/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://limbenjamin.com/articles/smart-google-code-inserter-auth-bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-google-code-inserter/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8987Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43420/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3810?

How severe is CVE-2018-3810?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-3810 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 91.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3810?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-3810?

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Source: NVD / NIST