CVE-2016-10947

Name: CVE-2016-10947
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-13T13:15:10.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10947 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Post Indexer plugin before 3.0.6.2 for WordPress has SQL injection via the period parameter by a super admin.. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Post Indexer plugin before 3.0.6.2 for WordPress has SQL injection via the period parameter by a super admin.

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

1.52%

71.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Post Indexer Project	Post Indexer	< 3.0.6.2

References

https://advisories.dxw.com/advisories/sql-injection-in-post-indexer-allows-super-admins-to-read-the-contents-of-the-database/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://advisories.dxw.com/advisories/sql-injection-in-post-indexer-allows-super-admins-to-read-the-contents-of-the-database/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10947?

The Post Indexer plugin before 3.0.6.2 for WordPress has SQL injection via the period parameter by a super admin.

How severe is CVE-2016-10947?

CVE-2016-10947 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10947?

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-2016-10947?

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Source: NVD / NIST