How severe is CVE-2018-11579?

CVE-2018-11579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-11579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-11579?

CVE-2018-11579 affects Multidots Woocommerce Category Banner Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11579?

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

When was CVE-2018-11579 published?

CVE-2018-11579 was published on 2018-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-11579

CVE-2018-11579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Multidots Woocommerce Category Banner Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Multidots Woocommerce Category Banner Management
Published: 2018-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

class-woo-banner-management.php in the MULTIDOTS WooCommerce Category Banner Management plugin 1.1.0 for WordPress has an Unauthenticated Settings Change Vulnerability, related to certain wp_ajax_nopriv_ usage. Anyone can change the plugin's setting by simply sending a request with a wbm_save_shop_page_banner_data action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11579?: class-woo-banner-management.php in the MULTIDOTS WooCommerce Category Banner Management plugin 1.1.0 for WordPress has an Unauthenticated Settings Change Vulnerability, related to certain wp_ajax_nopriv_ usage. Anyone can change the plugin's setting by simply sending a request with a wbm_save_shop_page_banner_data action.
How severe is CVE-2018-11579?: CVE-2018-11579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-11579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-11579?: CVE-2018-11579 affects Multidots Woocommerce Category Banner Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-11579 published?: CVE-2018-11579 was published on 2018-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:multidots:woocommerce_category_banner_management:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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