CVE-2016-11004

Name: CVE-2016-11004
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-20T15:15:13.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-11004 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Elegant Themes Monarch plugin before 1.2.7 for WordPress has privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Elegant Themes Monarch plugin before 1.2.7 for WordPress has privilege escalation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.86%

76.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Elegantthemes	Monarch	< 1.2.7

References

http://www.pritect.net/blog/elegant-themes-security-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory
https://wptavern.com/critical-security-vulnerability-discovered-in-elegant-themes-productsThird Party Advisory
http://www.pritect.net/blog/elegant-themes-security-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory
https://wptavern.com/critical-security-vulnerability-discovered-in-elegant-themes-productsThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-11004?

The Elegant Themes Monarch plugin before 1.2.7 for WordPress has privilege escalation.

How severe is CVE-2016-11004?

CVE-2016-11004 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-11004?

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-2016-11004?

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Source: NVD / NIST