CVE-2016-0770

Name: CVE-2016-0770
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-16T15:59:00.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0770 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in includes/admin/pages/manage.php in the Connections Business Directory plugin before 8.5.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the s variable.. EPSS estimates a 1.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in includes/admin/pages/manage.php in the Connections Business Directory plugin before 8.5.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the s variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.79%

75.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zahmit Design	Connections Business Directory Plugin	<= 8.5.8

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/02/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82355Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=161Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections/changelog/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/02/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82355Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=161Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections/changelog/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0770?

How severe is CVE-2016-0770?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0770 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0770?

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