Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects WordPress sites using the Hustle, also known as wordpress-popup, plugin through version 6.0.5. The issue may let someone obtain a directory listing from a plugin admin path, exposing file structure or related metadata. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed impact depth, or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted hygiene issue unless asset inventory shows broad use of the affected plugin. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and sites holding sensitive content, but avoid claiming emergency active exploitation from the supplied evidence.
Technical view
CVE-2018-18576 describes a directory traversal issue in the Hustle/wordpress-popup WordPress plugin through 6.0.5. The reported outcome is directory listing exposure via the views/admin/dashboard/ URI. No CWE, CVSS vector, authentication requirement, or patch details are provided in the supplied sources.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is limited to WordPress installations with the Hustle/wordpress-popup plugin installed at version 6.0.5 or earlier. The bundle does not confirm whether the vulnerable path is reachable anonymously, requires WordPress access, or varies by server configuration.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. A Pastebin reference is cited, but the bundle does not establish active exploitation, exploit reliability, authentication conditions, or observed campaign activity.
Researcher notes
The record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, affected CPEs, authentication details, or fixed version are supplied. The strongest source-grounded facts are plugin name, affected version ceiling, vulnerability class, directory-listing outcome, and the referenced URI path.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Hustle or wordpress-popup plugin installations.
- Identify installed plugin versions and flag 6.0.5 or earlier.
- Check the WordPress plugin changelog or vendor guidance for remediation details.
- Update or remove the plugin according to validated vendor guidance.
- Restrict administrative surface exposure where operationally feasible.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Hustle/wordpress-popup is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact plugin version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Review web logs for requests targeting views/admin/dashboard/.
- Check whether directory listing is disabled at the web server level.
- Document whether remediation guidance identifies a fixed plugin version.
Public sources used
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File access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-popup/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://pastebin.com/ndDJT3d3CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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