CVE-2016-5834

Name: CVE-2016-5834
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-29T14:10:05.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5834 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the wp_get_attachment_link function in wp-includes/post-template.php in WordPress before 4.5.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted attachment name, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-5833.. EPSS estimates a 2.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the wp_get_attachment_link function in wp-includes/post-template.php in WordPress before 4.5.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted attachment name, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-5833.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.13%

79.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	<= 4.5.2

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3639
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91368
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036163Third Party Advisory
https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.5.3Release Notes
https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/4372cdf45d0f49c74bbd4d60db7281de83e32648Patch
https://wordpress.org/news/2016/06/wordpress-4-5-3/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8518
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3639
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91368
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036163Third Party Advisory
https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.5.3Release Notes
https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/4372cdf45d0f49c74bbd4d60db7281de83e32648Patch
https://wordpress.org/news/2016/06/wordpress-4-5-3/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8518

Timeline

Published: Jun 29, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5834?

How severe is CVE-2016-5834?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5834 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5834?

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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Source: NVD / NIST