CVE-2016-7168

Name: CVE-2016-7168
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-05T02:59:03.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7168 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the media_handle_upload function in wp-admin/includes/media.php in WordPress before 4.6.1 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by tricking an administrator into uploading an image file that has a crafted filename.. EPSS estimates a 2.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the media_handle_upload function in wp-admin/includes/media.php in WordPress before 4.6.1 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by tricking an administrator into uploading an image file that has a crafted filename.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.84%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	<= 4.6

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3681
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/19Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/24Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92841Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.6.1Patch
https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/c9e60dab176635d4bfaaf431c0ea891e4726d6e0Patch
https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/persistent_cross_site_scripting_vulnerability_in_wordpress_due_to_unsafe_processing_of_file_names.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/news/2016/09/wordpress-4-6-1-security-and-maintenance-release/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8615
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3681
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/19Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/24Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92841Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.6.1Patch
https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/c9e60dab176635d4bfaaf431c0ea891e4726d6e0Patch
https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/persistent_cross_site_scripting_vulnerability_in_wordpress_due_to_unsafe_processing_of_file_names.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/news/2016/09/wordpress-4-6-1-security-and-maintenance-release/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8615

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7168?

How severe is CVE-2016-7168?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7168 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7168?

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