CVE-2018-5291

CVE-2018-5291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gd Rating System Project Gd Rating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

The GD Rating System plugin 2.3 for WordPress has Directory Traversal in the wp-admin/admin.php panel parameter for the gd-rating-system-tools page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5291?
The GD Rating System plugin 2.3 for WordPress has Directory Traversal in the wp-admin/admin.php panel parameter for the gd-rating-system-tools page.
How severe is CVE-2018-5291?
CVE-2018-5291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-5291 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-2018-5291?
CVE-2018-5291 affects Gd Rating System Project Gd Rating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5291?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-5291 published?
CVE-2018-5291 was published on 2018-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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