PatchTheCVECVE-2017-18546: The jayj-quicktag plugin before 1.3.2 for WordPress has CSRF.
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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE
CVE-2017-18546 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting jayj quicktag. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The jayj-quicktag plugin before 1.3.2 for WordPress has CSRF.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2019-08-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jayj quicktag project
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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Affected: < 1.3.2
Fixed in: 1.3.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy jayj-quicktag || rpm -q jayj-quicktag || jayj-quicktag --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jayj-quicktag
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade jayj-quicktag
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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-2017-18546?
jayj quicktag: upgrade to 1.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-18546 being exploited?
CVE-2017-18546 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-2017-18546 affect?
CVE-2017-18546 affects jayj quicktag. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The jayj-quicktag plugin before 1.3.2 for WordPress has CSRF.
How urgent is CVE-2017-18546?
Priority 44/100. High severity