PatchTheCVECVE-2018-17138: The Jibu Pro plugin through 1.7 for WordPress is prone to Stored XSS via the wp-content/plugins/jibu-pro/quiz_
CVE-2018-17138 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting jibu pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Jibu Pro plugin through 1.7 for WordPress is prone to Stored XSS via the wp-content/plugins/jibu-pro/quiz_action.php name (aka Quiz Name) field.
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 | 0.7% (top 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2018-09-17 |
| 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-2018-17138?
jibu pro: upgrade to newer than 1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-17138 being exploited?
CVE-2018-17138 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-2018-17138 affect?
CVE-2018-17138 affects jibu pro. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Jibu Pro plugin through 1.7 for WordPress is prone to Stored XSS via the wp-content/plugins/jibu-pro/quiz_action.php name (aka Quiz Name) field.
How urgent is CVE-2018-17138?
Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities