CVE-2018-18461

Name: CVE-2018-18461
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-18T06:29:01.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18461 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Arigato Autoresponder and Newsletter (aka bft-autoresponder) v2.5.1.7 plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via PHP code in attachments[] data to models/attachment.php.. EPSS estimates a 4.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Arigato Autoresponder and Newsletter (aka bft-autoresponder) v2.5.1.7 plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via PHP code in attachments[] data to models/attachment.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.18%

89.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kibokolabs	Arigato Autoresponder And Newsletter	2.5.1.7

References

https://github.com/rakjong/vuln/blob/master/woedpress-Arigato%20Autoresponder_and_Newsletter-getshell.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/bft-autoresponder/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/rakjong/vuln/blob/master/woedpress-Arigato%20Autoresponder_and_Newsletter-getshell.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/bft-autoresponder/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18461?

How severe is CVE-2018-18461?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18461 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18461?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST