How severe is CVE-2018-16259?

CVE-2018-16259 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-2018-16259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16259?

CVE-2018-16259 affects Soflyy Wp All Import. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16259?

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

When was CVE-2018-16259 published?

CVE-2018-16259 was published on 2019-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16259

CVE-2018-16259 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Soflyy Wp All Import 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% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Soflyy Wp All Import
Published: 2019-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is an XSS vulnerability in WP All Import plugin 3.4.9 for WordPress via pmxi-admin-settings large_feed_limit. NOTE: The vendor states that this is not a vulnerability. WP All Import is only able to be used by a logged in administrator, and the action described can only be taken advantage of by a logged in administrator

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16259?: There is an XSS vulnerability in WP All Import plugin 3.4.9 for WordPress via pmxi-admin-settings large_feed_limit. NOTE: The vendor states that this is not a vulnerability. WP All Import is only able to be used by a logged in administrator, and the action described can only be taken advantage of by a logged in administrator
How severe is CVE-2018-16259?: CVE-2018-16259 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-2018-16259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16259?: CVE-2018-16259 affects Soflyy Wp All Import. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16259 published?: CVE-2018-16259 was published on 2019-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:soflyy:wp_all_import:3.4.9:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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