CVE-2017-18561: The embed-comment-images plugin before 0.6 for WordPress has XSS.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-18561?

embed images in comments: upgrade to 0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-18561 being exploited?

CVE-2017-18561 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-2017-18561 affect?

CVE-2017-18561 affects embed images in comments. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The embed-comment-images plugin before 0.6 for WordPress has XSS.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-18561?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2017-18561 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting embed images in comments. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The embed-comment-images plugin before 0.6 for WordPress has XSS.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: embed images in comments project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-21 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

embed images in comments project embed images in comments UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.6

Fixed in: 0.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy embed-images-in-comments || rpm -q embed-images-in-comments || embed-images-in-comments --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade embed-images-in-comments

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade embed-images-in-comments

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-18561?

embed images in comments: upgrade to 0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-18561 being exploited?

CVE-2017-18561 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-2017-18561 affect?

CVE-2017-18561 affects embed images in comments. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The embed-comment-images plugin before 0.6 for WordPress has XSS.

How urgent is CVE-2017-18561?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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