PatchTheCVECVE-2018-20853: An issue was discovered in the MailPoet Newsletters (aka wysija-newsletters) plugin before 2.8.2 for WordPress
CVE-2018-20853 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting mailpoet newsletters. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 39%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2019-11-06 |
| 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-2018-20853?
mailpoet newsletters: upgrade to 2.8.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-20853 being exploited?
CVE-2018-20853 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-2018-20853 affect?
CVE-2018-20853 affects mailpoet newsletters. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). 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 urgent is CVE-2018-20853?
Priority 39/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action