CVE-2016-1160
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.49%
Last modified
CVE-2016-1160 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WP Favorite Posts plugin before 1.6.6 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WP Favorite Posts plugin before 1.6.6 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wp Favorite Posts Project | Wp Favorite Posts | <= 1.6.2 |
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN86517621/index.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000034Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/changelog/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN86517621/index.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2016-000034Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-favorite-posts/changelog/Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-1160?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WP Favorite Posts plugin before 1.6.6 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-1160?
CVE-2016-1160 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1160?
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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