CVE-2016-7169

Name: CVE-2016-7169
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-05T02:59:03.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7169 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the File_Upload_Upgrader class in wp-admin/includes/class-file-upload-upgrader.php in the upgrade package uploader in WordPress before 4.6.1 allows remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files via a crafted urlholder parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the File_Upload_Upgrader class in wp-admin/includes/class-file-upload-upgrader.php in the upgrade package uploader in WordPress before 4.6.1 allows remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files via a crafted urlholder parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.24%

86.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	<= 4.6

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7169?

How severe is CVE-2016-7169?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7169 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7169?

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Source: NVD / NIST