CVE-2017-18586
CVE-2017-18586 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Insert Pages Project Insert Pages with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Insert Pages Project Insert Pages
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The insert-pages plugin before 3.2.4 for WordPress has directory traversal via custom template paths.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-18586?
- The insert-pages plugin before 3.2.4 for WordPress has directory traversal via custom template paths.
- How severe is CVE-2017-18586?
- CVE-2017-18586 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-18586 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-18586?
- CVE-2017-18586 affects Insert Pages Project Insert Pages. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-18586?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-18586 published?
- CVE-2017-18586 was published on 2019-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:insert_pages_project:insert_pages:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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