CVE-2018-16299
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
44.4 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-04
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The Localize My Post plugin 1.0 for WordPress allows Directory Traversal via the ajax/include.php file parameter.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-09-24
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-45439
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-16299?
The Localize My Post plugin 1.0 for WordPress allows Directory Traversal via the ajax/include.php file parameter.
Is CVE-2018-16299 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-16299 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 44.4% on 2026-10-04, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-16299?
CVE-2018-16299 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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