How severe is CVE-2017-12948?

CVE-2017-12948 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-12948 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12948?

CVE-2017-12948 affects Pressforward. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12948?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-12948 published?

CVE-2017-12948 was published on 2017-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12948

CVE-2017-12948 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pressforward with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Pressforward
Published: 2017-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Core\Admin\PFTemplater.php in the PressForward plugin 4.3.0 and earlier for WordPress has XSS in the PATH_INFO to wp-admin/admin.php, related to PHP_SELF.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12948?: Core\Admin\PFTemplater.php in the PressForward plugin 4.3.0 and earlier for WordPress has XSS in the PATH_INFO to wp-admin/admin.php, related to PHP_SELF.
How severe is CVE-2017-12948?: CVE-2017-12948 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-12948 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12948?: CVE-2017-12948 affects Pressforward. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12948?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-12948 published?: CVE-2017-12948 was published on 2017-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.defensecode.com/advisories/DC-2017-05-007_WordPress_PressForward_Plugin_Advisory.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pressforward:pressforward:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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