CVE-2016-10999

Name: CVE-2016-10999
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-20T15:15:13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10999 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Goodnews theme through 2016-02-28 for WordPress has XSS via the s parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Goodnews theme through 2016-02-28 for WordPress has XSS via the s parameter.

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

0.94%

56.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Momizat	Goodnews	2016-02-28

References

https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=1771Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=1771Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10999?

The Goodnews theme through 2016-02-28 for WordPress has XSS via the s parameter.

How severe is CVE-2016-10999?

CVE-2016-10999 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10999?

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-2016-10999?

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Source: NVD / NIST