CVE-2017-18570: The cforms2 plugin before 14.13 for WordPress has SQL injection in the tracking DB GUI via Delete Entries or D

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-18570?

cformsii: upgrade to 14.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-18570 being exploited?

CVE-2017-18570 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-2017-18570 affect?

CVE-2017-18570 affects cformsii. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The cforms2 plugin before 14.13 for WordPress has SQL injection in the tracking DB GUI via Delete Entries or Download Entries.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-18570?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-18570 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting cformsii. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The cforms2 plugin before 14.13 for WordPress has SQL injection in the tracking DB GUI via Delete Entries or Download Entries.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2019-08-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cformsii project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-22 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cformsii project cformsii UPGRADE

Affected: < 14.13

Fixed in: 14.13

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cformsii || rpm -q cformsii || cformsii --version

2. UPGRADE to 14.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cformsii

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cformsii

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-2017-18570?

cformsii: upgrade to 14.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-18570 being exploited?

CVE-2017-18570 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-2017-18570 affect?

CVE-2017-18570 affects cformsii. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The cforms2 plugin before 14.13 for WordPress has SQL injection in the tracking DB GUI via Delete Entries or Download Entries.

How urgent is CVE-2017-18570?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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