PatchTheCVECVE-2018-1000556: WordPress version 4.8 + contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in plugins.php or core wordpress o
CVE-2018-1000556 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting wp statistics. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
WordPress version 4.8 + contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in plugins.php or core wordpress on delete function that can result in An attacker can perform client side attacks which could be from stealing a cookie to code injection. This attack appear to be exploitable via an attacker must craft an URL with payload and send to the user. Victim need to open the link to be affected by reflected XSS. .
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
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 | 0.7% (top 47%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2018-06-26 |
| 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-2018-1000556?
wp statistics: upgrade to 12.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-1000556 being exploited?
CVE-2018-1000556 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-2018-1000556 affect?
CVE-2018-1000556 affects wp statistics. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). WordPress version 4.8 + contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in plugins.php or core wordpress on delete function that can result in An attacker can perform client side attacks which could be from stealing a cookie to code inj
How urgent is CVE-2018-1000556?
Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities
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