How severe is CVE-2018-5286?

CVE-2018-5286 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-2018-5286 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-5286?

CVE-2018-5286 affects Gd Rating System Project Gd Rating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5286?

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

When was CVE-2018-5286 published?

CVE-2018-5286 was published on 2018-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-5286

CVE-2018-5286 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gd Rating System Project Gd Rating System 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% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Gd Rating System Project Gd Rating System
Published: 2018-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The GD Rating System plugin 2.3 for WordPress has XSS via the wp-admin/admin.php panel parameter for the gd-rating-system-about page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5286?: The GD Rating System plugin 2.3 for WordPress has XSS via the wp-admin/admin.php panel parameter for the gd-rating-system-about page.
How severe is CVE-2018-5286?: CVE-2018-5286 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-2018-5286 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-5286?: CVE-2018-5286 affects Gd Rating System Project Gd Rating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5286?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-5286 published?: CVE-2018-5286 was published on 2018-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gd_rating_system_project:gd_rating_system:2.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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