CVE-2016-10972 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2016-10972?

CVE-2016-10972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The newspaper theme before 6.7.2 for WordPress has a lack of options access control via td_ajax_update_panel.

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-10972?

CVE-2016-10972 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10972?

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

Vulnerability Description

The newspaper theme before 6.7.2 for WordPress has a lack of options access control via td_ajax_update_panel.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tagdiv	Newspaper	< 6.7.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8852Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39894ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8852Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39894ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-10972?

CVE-2016-10972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The newspaper theme before 6.7.2 for WordPress has a lack of options access control via td_ajax_update_panel.

How severe is CVE-2016-10972?

CVE-2016-10972 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10972?

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