CVE-2016-10955

Name: CVE-2016-10955
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-13T13:15:11.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10955 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The cysteme-finder plugin before 1.4 for WordPress has unrestricted file upload because of incorrect session tracking.. EPSS estimates a 2.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The cysteme-finder plugin before 1.4 for WordPress has unrestricted file upload because of incorrect session tracking.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.43%

82.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cysteme	Cysteme-Finder	< 1.4

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/cysteme-finder/#developersThird Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8612Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/cysteme-finder/#developersThird Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8612Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10955?

The cysteme-finder plugin before 1.4 for WordPress has unrestricted file upload because of incorrect session tracking.

How severe is CVE-2016-10955?

CVE-2016-10955 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10955?

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-2016-10955?

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Source: NVD / NIST