CVE-2017-16510

Name: CVE-2017-16510
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-02T16:29:00.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16510 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WordPress before 4.8.3 is affected by an issue where $wpdb->prepare() can create unexpected and unsafe queries leading to potential SQL injection (SQLi) in plugins and themes, as demonstrated by a "double prepare" approach, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-14723.. EPSS estimates a 7.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WordPress before 4.8.3 is affected by an issue where $wpdb->prepare() can create unexpected and unsafe queries leading to potential SQL injection (SQLi) in plugins and themes, as demonstrated by a "double prepare" approach, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-14723.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.74%

93.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	<= 4.8.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101638Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.ircmaxell.com/2017/10/disclosure-wordpress-wpdb-sql-injection-technical.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.8.3Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/a2693fd8602e3263b5925b9d799ddd577202167dIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00003.html
https://wordpress.org/news/2017/10/wordpress-4-8-3-security-release/Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8941Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4090
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101638Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.ircmaxell.com/2017/10/disclosure-wordpress-wpdb-sql-injection-technical.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.8.3Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/a2693fd8602e3263b5925b9d799ddd577202167dIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00003.html
https://wordpress.org/news/2017/10/wordpress-4-8-3-security-release/Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8941Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4090

Timeline

Published: Nov 2, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16510?

How severe is CVE-2017-16510?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16510 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16510?

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-2017-16510?

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Source: NVD / NIST