CVE-2018-16729

CVE-2018-16729 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pluck-cms Pluck with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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

Description

Pluck 4.7.7 allows XSS via an SVG file that contains Javascript in a SCRIPT element, and is uploaded via pages->manage under admin.php?action=files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16729?
Pluck 4.7.7 allows XSS via an SVG file that contains Javascript in a SCRIPT element, and is uploaded via pages->manage under admin.php?action=files.
How severe is CVE-2018-16729?
CVE-2018-16729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-16729 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16729?
CVE-2018-16729 affects Pluck-cms Pluck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16729?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16729 published?
CVE-2018-16729 was published on 2018-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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