CVE-2017-18498
CVE-2017-18498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Presstigers Simple Job Board 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% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Presstigers Simple Job Board
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The simple-job-board plugin before 2.4.4 for WordPress has reflected XSS via keyword search.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-18498?
- The simple-job-board plugin before 2.4.4 for WordPress has reflected XSS via keyword search.
- How severe is CVE-2017-18498?
- CVE-2017-18498 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-2017-18498 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-18498?
- CVE-2017-18498 affects Presstigers Simple Job Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-18498?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-18498 published?
- CVE-2017-18498 was published on 2019-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:presstigers:simple_job_board:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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