CVE-2016-10961

Name: CVE-2016-10961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-16T13:15:10.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10961 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The colorway theme before 3.4.2 for WordPress has XSS via the contactName parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The colorway theme before 3.4.2 for WordPress has XSS via the contactName parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.02%

59.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Inkthemes	Colorway	< 3.4.2

References

https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/cross_site_scripting_vulnerability_in_colorway_wordpress_theme.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8568Third Party Advisory
https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/cross_site_scripting_vulnerability_in_colorway_wordpress_theme.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8568Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10961?

The colorway theme before 3.4.2 for WordPress has XSS via the contactName parameter.

How severe is CVE-2016-10961?

CVE-2016-10961 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10961?

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-2016-10961?

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Source: NVD / NIST