CVE-2016-10982

Name: CVE-2016-10982
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-17T15:15:11.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10982 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The kento-post-view-counter plugin through 2.8 for WordPress has wp-admin/admin.php?page=kentopvc_settings CSRF.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kento-post-view-counter plugin through 2.8 for WordPress has wp-admin/admin.php?page=kentopvc_settings CSRF.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

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/2016/04/16/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/kento-post-view-counter/#developersProduct
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/16/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10982?

The kento-post-view-counter plugin through 2.8 for WordPress has wp-admin/admin.php?page=kentopvc_settings CSRF.

How severe is CVE-2016-10982?

CVE-2016-10982 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10982?

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-2016-10982?

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Source: NVD / NIST