How severe is CVE-2017-18015?

CVE-2017-18015 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-2017-18015 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18015?

CVE-2017-18015 affects Wp-unit Share This Image. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18015?

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

When was CVE-2017-18015 published?

CVE-2017-18015 was published on 2018-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18015

CVE-2017-18015 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wp-unit Share This Image 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% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wp-unit Share This Image
Published: 2018-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ILLID Share This Image plugin before 1.04 for WordPress has XSS via the sharer.php url parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18015?: The ILLID Share This Image plugin before 1.04 for WordPress has XSS via the sharer.php url parameter.
How severe is CVE-2017-18015?: CVE-2017-18015 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-2017-18015 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18015?: CVE-2017-18015 affects Wp-unit Share This Image. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18015?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-18015 published?: CVE-2017-18015 was published on 2018-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wp-unit:share_this_image:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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