CVE-2016-10980 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Q: What is CVE-2016-10980?

CVE-2016-10980 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The kento-post-view-counter plugin through 2.8 for WordPress has XSS via kento_pvc_geo.

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-10980?

CVE-2016-10980 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-2016-10980?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kentothemes Kento-Post-View-Counter.

Vulnerability Description

The kento-post-view-counter plugin through 2.8 for WordPress has XSS via kento_pvc_geo.

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
Kentothemes	Kento-Post-View-Counter	<= 2.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/kento-post-view-counter/#developersProduct
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/16/2ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/kento-post-view-counter/#developersProduct
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/16/2ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-10980?

CVE-2016-10980 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The kento-post-view-counter plugin through 2.8 for WordPress has XSS via kento_pvc_geo.

How severe is CVE-2016-10980?

CVE-2016-10980 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-2016-10980?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kentothemes Kento-Post-View-Counter.