CVE-2016-10940

Name: CVE-2016-10940
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-13T12:15:10.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 5.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10940 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The zm-gallery plugin 1.0 for WordPress has SQL injection via the order parameter.. EPSS estimates a 5.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The zm-gallery plugin 1.0 for WordPress has SQL injection via the order parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

5.52%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zm-Gallery Project	Zm-Gallery	1.0

References

http://lenonleite.com.br/en/2016/12/16/zm-gallery-1-plugin-wordpress-blind-injection/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/zm-gallery/#developersProduct
http://lenonleite.com.br/en/2016/12/16/zm-gallery-1-plugin-wordpress-blind-injection/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/zm-gallery/#developersProduct

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10940?

The zm-gallery plugin 1.0 for WordPress has SQL injection via the order parameter.

How severe is CVE-2016-10940?

CVE-2016-10940 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10940?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-10940?

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Source: NVD / NIST