CVE-2017-18596
CVE-2017-18596 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elementor Elementor Page Builder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Elementor Elementor Page Builder
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The elementor plugin before 1.8.0 for WordPress has incorrect access control for internal functions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-18596?
- The elementor plugin before 1.8.0 for WordPress has incorrect access control for internal functions.
- How severe is CVE-2017-18596?
- CVE-2017-18596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-18596 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-18596?
- CVE-2017-18596 affects Elementor Elementor Page Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-18596?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-18596 published?
- CVE-2017-18596 was published on 2019-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:elementor:elementor_page_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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