PatchTheCVECVE-2017-18581: The time-sheets plugin before 1.5.0 for WordPress has XSS via the old timesheet list.
CVE-2017-18581 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting time sheets. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The time-sheets plugin before 1.5.0 for WordPress has XSS via the old timesheet list.
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 | 2019-08-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
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
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-2017-18581?
time sheets: upgrade to 1.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-18581 being exploited?
CVE-2017-18581 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-2017-18581 affect?
CVE-2017-18581 affects time sheets. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The time-sheets plugin before 1.5.0 for WordPress has XSS via the old timesheet list.
How urgent is CVE-2017-18581?
Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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