PatchTheCVECVE-2017-18585: The posts-in-page plugin before 1.3.0 for WordPress has ic_add_posts template='../ directory traversal.
CVE-2017-18585 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting posts in page. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The posts-in-page plugin before 1.3.0 for WordPress has ic_add_posts template='../ directory traversal.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.0% (top 20%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| 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-2017-18585?
posts in page: upgrade to 1.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-18585 being exploited?
CVE-2017-18585 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-2017-18585 affect?
CVE-2017-18585 affects posts in page. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The posts-in-page plugin before 1.3.0 for WordPress has ic_add_posts template='../ directory traversal.
How urgent is CVE-2017-18585?
Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference