CVE-2016-10964

Name: CVE-2016-10964
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-16T13:15:10.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10964 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The dwnldr plugin before 1.01 for WordPress has XSS via the User-Agent HTTP header.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The dwnldr plugin before 1.01 for WordPress has XSS via the User-Agent HTTP header.

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
Findshorty	Dwnldr	< 1.01

References

https://rastating.github.io/dwnldr-1-0-stored-xss-disclosure/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/dwnldr/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://rastating.github.io/dwnldr-1-0-stored-xss-disclosure/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/dwnldr/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10964?

The dwnldr plugin before 1.01 for WordPress has XSS via the User-Agent HTTP header.

How severe is CVE-2016-10964?

CVE-2016-10964 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-2016-10964?

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-2016-10964?

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Source: NVD / NIST