CVE-2010-5296

CVE-2010-5296 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

wp-includes/capabilities.php in WordPress before 3.0.2, when a Multisite configuration is used, does not require the Super Admin role for the delete_users capability, which allows remote authenticated administrators to bypass intended access restrictions via a delete action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5296?
wp-includes/capabilities.php in WordPress before 3.0.2, when a Multisite configuration is used, does not require the Super Admin role for the delete_users capability, which allows remote authenticated administrators to bypass intended access restrictions via a delete action.
How severe is CVE-2010-5296?
CVE-2010-5296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-5296 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-5296?
CVE-2010-5296 primarily affects Wordpress. In total, 48 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5296?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-5296 published?
CVE-2010-5296 was published on 2014-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (48)

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