CVE-2016-10148

Name: CVE-2016-10148
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-18T21:59:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10148 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The wp_ajax_update_plugin function in wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php in WordPress before 4.6 makes a get_plugin_data call before checking the update_plugins capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended read-access restrictions via the plugin parameter to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php, a related issue to CVE-2016-6896.. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The wp_ajax_update_plugin function in wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php in WordPress before 4.6 makes a get_plugin_data call before checking the update_plugins capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended read-access restrictions via the plugin parameter to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php, a related issue to CVE-2016-6896.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.64%

73.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	<= 4.5.5

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/20/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96847
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/38168Issue Tracking, Patch
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/37490Issue Tracking
https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/path_traversal_vulnerability_in_wordpress_core_ajax_handlers.htmlTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/20/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96847
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/38168Issue Tracking, Patch
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/37490Issue Tracking
https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/path_traversal_vulnerability_in_wordpress_core_ajax_handlers.htmlTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10148?

How severe is CVE-2016-10148?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10148 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10148?

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