PatchTheCVECVE-2018-10309: The Responsive Cookie Consent plugin before 1.8 for WordPress mishandles number fields, leading to XSS.
CVE-2018-10309 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting responsive cookie consent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Responsive Cookie Consent plugin before 1.8 for WordPress mishandles number fields, leading to XSS.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.7% (top 14%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2018-04-24 |
| 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
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: WordPress Plugin Responsive Cookie Consent 1.7 / 1.6 / 1.5 - (Authenticated) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting
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-2018-10309?
responsive cookie consent: upgrade to 1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-10309 being exploited?
CVE-2018-10309 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-2018-10309 affect?
CVE-2018-10309 affects responsive cookie consent. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Responsive Cookie Consent plugin before 1.8 for WordPress mishandles number fields, leading to XSS.
How urgent is CVE-2018-10309?
Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference