CVE-2016-10990
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.42%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10990 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The wp-cerber plugin before 2.7 for WordPress has XSS via the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The wp-cerber plugin before 2.7 for WordPress has XSS via the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpcerber | Cerber Security Antispam \& Malware Scan | < 2.7 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-cerber/#developersRelease Notes
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8430Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-cerber/#developersRelease Notes
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8430Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10990?
The wp-cerber plugin before 2.7 for WordPress has XSS via the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2016-10990?
CVE-2016-10990 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10990?
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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