How severe is CVE-2018-11709?

CVE-2018-11709 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-2018-11709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-11709?

CVE-2018-11709 affects Gvectors Wpforo Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11709?

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

When was CVE-2018-11709 published?

CVE-2018-11709 was published on 2018-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-11709

CVE-2018-11709 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gvectors Wpforo Forum 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: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Gvectors Wpforo Forum
Published: 2018-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

wpforo_get_request_uri in wpf-includes/functions.php in the wpForo Forum plugin before 1.4.12 for WordPress allows Unauthenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via the URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11709?: wpforo_get_request_uri in wpf-includes/functions.php in the wpForo Forum plugin before 1.4.12 for WordPress allows Unauthenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via the URI.
How severe is CVE-2018-11709?: CVE-2018-11709 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-2018-11709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-11709?: CVE-2018-11709 affects Gvectors Wpforo Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11709?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-11709 published?: CVE-2018-11709 was published on 2018-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gvectors:wpforo_forum:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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