8.8
CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18511: CSRF

First published: Wed Aug 14 2019(Updated: )

The custom-sidebars plugin before 3.0.8.1 for WordPress has CSRF.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WordPress Custom Sidebar<3.0.8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-18511?

    CVE-2017-18511 is a vulnerability in the custom-sidebars plugin before version 3.0.8.1 for WordPress that allows CSRF attacks.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18511?

    CVE-2017-18511 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).

  • How does CVE-2017-18511 impact WordPress?

    CVE-2017-18511 allows attackers to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks on WordPress sites using the custom-sidebars plugin before version 3.0.8.1.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2017-18511?

    Yes, users should update the custom-sidebars plugin to version 3.0.8.1 or later to fix the vulnerability.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18511?

    You can find more information about CVE-2017-18511 on the official WordPress plugin page: https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-sidebars/#developers

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