CVE-2018-18461: 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

critical Affects bft-autoresponder (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2018-10-18; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

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

Package: bft-autoresponder (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: =2.5.1.7
Fixed in: no fix recorded
Severity: critical CVSS 9.8
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 4% (90.9th percentile)
Published: 2018-10-18
Source: nvd

References

CWE-94

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