CVE-2018-16283

Name: CVE-2018-16283
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-24T22:29:00.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 63.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16283 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Wechat Broadcast plugin 1.2.0 and earlier for WordPress allows Directory Traversal via the Image.php url parameter.. EPSS estimates a 63.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Wechat Broadcast plugin 1.2.0 and earlier for WordPress allows Directory Traversal via the Image.php url parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

63.07%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wechat Brodcast Project	Wechat Brodcast	<= 1.2.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/32Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/springjk/wordpress-wechat-broadcast/issues/14Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9132Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45438/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150202Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/32Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/springjk/wordpress-wechat-broadcast/issues/14Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9132Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45438/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16283?

The Wechat Broadcast plugin 1.2.0 and earlier for WordPress allows Directory Traversal via the Image.php url parameter.

How severe is CVE-2018-16283?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16283 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 63.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16283?

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-2018-16283?

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Source: NVD / NIST