CVE-2018-11105
CWE-79Published: May 15, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
There is stored cross site scripting in the wp-live-chat-support plugin before 8.0.08 for WordPress via the "name" (aka wplc_name) and "email" (aka wplc_email) input fields to wp-json/wp_live_chat_support/v1/start_chat whenever a malicious attacker would initiate a new chat with an administrator. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2018-9864.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-11105 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-11105 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts