CVE-2018-7422

Name: CVE-2018-7422
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-19T14:29:00.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 63.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7422 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Site Editor plugin through 1.1.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via the ajax_path parameter to editor/extensions/pagebuilder/includes/ajax_shortcode_pattern.php, aka absolute path traversal.. EPSS estimates a 63.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Site Editor plugin through 1.1.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to retrieve arbitrary files via the ajax_path parameter to editor/extensions/pagebuilder/includes/ajax_shortcode_pattern.php, aka absolute path traversal.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

63.10%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siteeditor	Site Editor	<= 1.1.1

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/40Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9044Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44340/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/40Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9044Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44340/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7422?

How severe is CVE-2018-7422?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7422 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 63.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7422?

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