CVE-2016-10971

Name: CVE-2016-10971
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-16T13:15:11.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10971 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The MemberSonic Lite plugin before 1.302 for WordPress has incorrect login access control because only knowlewdge of an e-mail address is required.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MemberSonic Lite plugin before 1.302 for WordPress has incorrect login access control because only knowlewdge of an e-mail address is required.

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

1.86%

76.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Membersonic	Membersonic	< 1.302

References

http://www.pritect.net/blog/membersonic-lite-1-2-unauthenticated-loginThird Party Advisory
http://www.pritect.net/blog/membersonic-lite-1-2-unauthenticated-loginThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10971?

The MemberSonic Lite plugin before 1.302 for WordPress has incorrect login access control because only knowlewdge of an e-mail address is required.

How severe is CVE-2016-10971?

CVE-2016-10971 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10971?

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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Source: NVD / NIST