CVE-2017-12946: classes\controller\admin\modals.php in the Easy Modal plugin before 2.1.0 for WordPress has SQL injection in a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-12946?

easy modal: upgrade to newer than 2.0.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-12946 being exploited?

CVE-2017-12946 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-12946 affect?

CVE-2017-12946 affects easy modal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). classes\controller\admin\modals.php in the Easy Modal plugin before 2.1.0 for WordPress has SQL injection in a delete action with the id, ids, or modal parameter to wp-admin/admin.php, exploitable by administrators.

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2017-12946 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting easy modal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

classes\controller\admin\modals.php in the Easy Modal plugin before 2.1.0 for WordPress has SQL injection in a delete action with the id, ids, or modal parameter to wp-admin/admin.php, exploitable by administrators.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2017-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: easymodal project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-08-18 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easymodal project easy modal UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.17

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-modal || rpm -q easy-modal || easy-modal --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade easy-modal

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade easy-modal

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-12946?

easy modal: upgrade to newer than 2.0.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-12946 being exploited?

CVE-2017-12946 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-12946 affect?

CVE-2017-12946 affects easy modal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). classes\controller\admin\modals.php in the Easy Modal plugin before 2.1.0 for WordPress has SQL injection in a delete action with the id, ids, or modal parameter to wp-admin/admin.php, exploitable by administrators.

How urgent is CVE-2017-12946?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

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