CVE-2018-5212

Name: CVE-2018-5212
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-04T18:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5212 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Simple Download Monitor plugin before 3.5.4 for WordPress has XSS via the sdm_upload_thumbnail (aka File Thumbnail) parameter in an edit action to wp-admin/post.php.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Simple Download Monitor plugin before 3.5.4 for WordPress has XSS via the sdm_upload_thumbnail (aka File Thumbnail) parameter in an edit action to wp-admin/post.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.02%

59.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simple Download Monitor Project	Simple Download Monitor	3.5.4

References

https://github.com/Arsenal21/simple-download-monitor/commit/8ab8b9166bc87feba26a1573cf595af48eff7805Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Arsenal21/simple-download-monitor/issues/27Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/d4wner/Vulnerabilities-Report/blob/master/simple-download-monitor.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/support/topic/stored-xss-bug-at-the-latest-version-of-simple-download-monitor/Broken Link
https://github.com/Arsenal21/simple-download-monitor/commit/8ab8b9166bc87feba26a1573cf595af48eff7805Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Arsenal21/simple-download-monitor/issues/27Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/d4wner/Vulnerabilities-Report/blob/master/simple-download-monitor.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/support/topic/stored-xss-bug-at-the-latest-version-of-simple-download-monitor/Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5212?

The Simple Download Monitor plugin before 3.5.4 for WordPress has XSS via the sdm_upload_thumbnail (aka File Thumbnail) parameter in an edit action to wp-admin/post.php.

How severe is CVE-2018-5212?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5212 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5212?

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-2018-5212?

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Source: NVD / NIST