CVE-2016-10893
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.32%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10893 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The crayon-syntax-highlighter plugin before 2.8.4 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues via AJAX requests.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The crayon-syntax-highlighter plugin before 2.8.4 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues via AJAX requests.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Crayon Syntax Highlighter Project | Crayon Syntax Highlighter | < 2.8.4 |
References
- https://github.com/aramk/crayon-syntax-highlighter/issues/347Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/aramk/crayon-syntax-highlighter/issues/347Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10893?
The crayon-syntax-highlighter plugin before 2.8.4 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues via AJAX requests.
How severe is CVE-2016-10893?
CVE-2016-10893 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10893?
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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