CVE-2018-16206

Name: CVE-2018-16206
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-13T00:29:00.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16206 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WordPress plugin spam-byebye 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WordPress plugin spam-byebye 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ohtanz	Spam-Byebye	<= 2.2.1

References

http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN58010349/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/spam-byebye/Product, Third Party Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN58010349/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/spam-byebye/Product, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16206?

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WordPress plugin spam-byebye 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2018-16206?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16206 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16206?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-16206?

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Source: NVD / NIST