CVE-2018-20853
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.95%
Last modified
CVE-2018-20853 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the MailPoet Newsletters (aka wysija-newsletters) plugin before 2.8.2 for WordPress. The plugin is vulnerable to SPAM attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the MailPoet Newsletters (aka wysija-newsletters) plugin before 2.8.2 for WordPress. The plugin is vulnerable to SPAM attacks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mailpoet | Mailpoet Newsletters | < 2.8.2 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wysija-newsletters/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wysija-newsletters/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20853?
An issue was discovered in the MailPoet Newsletters (aka wysija-newsletters) plugin before 2.8.2 for WordPress. The plugin is vulnerable to SPAM attacks.
How severe is CVE-2018-20853?
CVE-2018-20853 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20853?
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-2018-20853?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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