CVE-2016-10957 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Q: What is CVE-2016-10957?

CVE-2016-10957 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Akal theme through 2016-08-22 for WordPress has XSS via the framework/brad-shortcodes/tinymce/preview.php sc parameter.

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-10957?

CVE-2016-10957 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10957?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Akal Project Akal.

Vulnerability Description

The Akal theme through 2016-08-22 for WordPress has XSS via the framework/brad-shortcodes/tinymce/preview.php sc parameter.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Akal Project	Akal	<= 2016-08-22

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8607ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.saotn.org/wordpress-advisory-akal-theme-xss-vulnerability/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8607ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.saotn.org/wordpress-advisory-akal-theme-xss-vulnerability/ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-10957?

CVE-2016-10957 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Akal theme through 2016-08-22 for WordPress has XSS via the framework/brad-shortcodes/tinymce/preview.php sc parameter.

How severe is CVE-2016-10957?

CVE-2016-10957 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10957?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Akal Project Akal.