CVE-2018-6357

Name: CVE-2018-6357
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-27T17:29:00.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6357 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The acx_asmw_saveorder_callback function in function.php in the acurax-social-media-widget plugin before 3.2.6 for WordPress has CSRF via the recordsArray parameter to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php, with resultant social_widget_icon_array_order XSS.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The acx_asmw_saveorder_callback function in function.php in the acurax-social-media-widget plugin before 3.2.6 for WordPress has CSRF via the recordsArray parameter to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php, with resultant social_widget_icon_array_order XSS.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Acurax	Social Media Widget	<= 3.2.5

References

http://lists.openwall.net/full-disclosure/2018/01/10/8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/acurax-social-media-widget/#developersThird Party Advisory
http://lists.openwall.net/full-disclosure/2018/01/10/8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/acurax-social-media-widget/#developersThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6357?

How severe is CVE-2018-6357?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6357 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6357?

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Source: NVD / NIST