CVE-2016-10953

Name: CVE-2016-10953
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-13T13:15:10.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10953 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Headway theme before 3.8.9 for WordPress has XSS via the license key field.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Headway theme before 3.8.9 for WordPress has XSS via the license key field.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Headwaythemes	Headway	< 3.8.9

References

https://wptavern.com/headway-3-8-9-patches-potential-xss-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8641Third Party Advisory
https://wptavern.com/headway-3-8-9-patches-potential-xss-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8641Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10953?

The Headway theme before 3.8.9 for WordPress has XSS via the license key field.

How severe is CVE-2016-10953?

CVE-2016-10953 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10953?

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-2016-10953?

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Source: NVD / NIST