MEDIUM
CVE-2018-0589
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: May 14, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Ultimate Member plugin prior to version 2.0.4 for WordPress allows remote authenticated attackers to bypass access restriction to add a new form in the 'Forms' page via unspecified vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-0589 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
ultimatemember1 product(s)
user profile \& membership
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN28804532/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN28804532/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-0589
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 14, 2018
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-0589 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.