CVE-2016-10980

Name: CVE-2016-10980
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-17T15:15:11.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10980 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The kento-post-view-counter plugin through 2.8 for WordPress has XSS via kento_pvc_geo.. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kento-post-view-counter plugin through 2.8 for WordPress has XSS via kento_pvc_geo.

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

0.96%

56.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kentothemes	Kento-Post-View-Counter	<= 2.8

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/kento-post-view-counter/#developersProduct
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/16/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/kento-post-view-counter/#developersProduct
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/16/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10980?

The kento-post-view-counter plugin through 2.8 for WordPress has XSS via kento_pvc_geo.

How severe is CVE-2016-10980?

CVE-2016-10980 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10980?

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-2016-10980?

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Source: NVD / NIST