CVE-2016-10993

Name: CVE-2016-10993
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-17T15:15:12.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 2.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10993 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The ScoreMe theme through 2016-04-01 for WordPress has XSS via the s parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ScoreMe theme through 2016-04-01 for WordPress has XSS via the s parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.72%

84.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Scoreme Project	Scoreme	<= 2016-04-01

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8431
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=1808Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8431
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=1808Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10993?

The ScoreMe theme through 2016-04-01 for WordPress has XSS via the s parameter.

How severe is CVE-2016-10993?

CVE-2016-10993 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10993?

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-2016-10993?

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Source: NVD / NIST