CVE-2016-10968
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.58%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10968 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The peepso-core plugin before 1.6.1 for WordPress has PeepSoProfilePreferencesAjax->save() privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The peepso-core plugin before 1.6.1 for WordPress has PeepSoProfilePreferencesAjax->save() privilege escalation.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Peepso | Peepso | < 1.6.1 |
References
- http://www.pritect.net/blog/peepso-1-6-0-logged-user-privilege-escalationThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/peepso-core/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.pritect.net/blog/peepso-1-6-0-logged-user-privilege-escalationThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/peepso-core/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10968?
The peepso-core plugin before 1.6.1 for WordPress has PeepSoProfilePreferencesAjax->save() privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2016-10968?
CVE-2016-10968 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10968?
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.
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