CVE-2018-1000512
CVE-2018-1000512 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tooltipy Project Tooltipy 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% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Tooltipy Project Tooltipy
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Tooltipy Tooltipy (tooltips for WP) version 5 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Glossary shortcode that can result in could allow anybody to do almost anything an admin can. This attack appear to be exploitable via Admin must follow a link. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 5.1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1000512?
- Tooltipy Tooltipy (tooltips for WP) version 5 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Glossary shortcode that can result in could allow anybody to do almost anything an admin can. This attack appear to be exploitable via Admin must follow a link. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 5.1.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1000512?
- CVE-2018-1000512 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-2018-1000512 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000512?
- CVE-2018-1000512 affects Tooltipy Project Tooltipy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-1000512?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-1000512 published?
- CVE-2018-1000512 was published on 2018-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tooltipy_project:tooltipy:5.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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