PatchTheCVECVE-2018-16206: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WordPress plugin spam-byebye 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers t
CVE-2018-16206 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting spam-byebye. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 39%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2019-01-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2018-16206?
spam-byebye: upgrade to newer than 2.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-16206 being exploited?
CVE-2018-16206 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2018-16206 affect?
CVE-2018-16206 affects spam-byebye. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). 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 urgent is CVE-2018-16206?
Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.