CVE-2018-9172
The Iptanus WordPress File Upload plugin before 4.3.3 for WordPress mishandles shortcode attributes.
CVE-2018-9172 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.4) in Iptanus Wordpress File Upload, published April 1, 2018. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 3.07%, the 87th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 5.4 MediumCVSS 3.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 3.07%EPSS, 87th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
The Iptanus WordPress File Upload plugin before 4.3.3 for WordPress mishandles shortcode attributes.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- Low
- Integrity
- Low
- Availability
- None
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | WordPress Plugin File Upload 4.3.2 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 2018-04-10 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The Iptanus WordPress File Upload plugin before 4.3.3 for WordPress mishandles shortcode attributes.
- Record
CVE-2018-9172- CVSS 3.0
- 5.4 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N - CVSS 2.0
- 3.5 Low
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-79
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The Iptanus WordPress File Upload plugin before 4.3.3 for WordPress mishandles shortcode attributes.
- Record
CVE-2018-9172- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2018-20769No score
The Iptanus WordPress File Upload plugin before 4.3.3 for WordPress mishandles shortcode attributes.
- Record
EUVD-2018-20769- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-3r72-p59x-qr4h
The Iptanus WordPress File Upload plugin before 4.3.3 for WordPress mishandles shortcode attributes.
The Iptanus WordPress File Upload plugin before 4.3.3 for WordPress mishandles shortcode attributes.
- Record
GHSA-3r72-p59x-qr4h- CVSS 3.0
- 5.4 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-79
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.