CVE-2016-10705
CVE-2016-10705 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Automattic Jetpack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Automattic Jetpack
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Jetpack plugin before 4.0.4 for WordPress has XSS via the Likes module.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-10705?
- The Jetpack plugin before 4.0.4 for WordPress has XSS via the Likes module.
- How severe is CVE-2016-10705?
- CVE-2016-10705 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-10705 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-10705?
- CVE-2016-10705 affects Automattic Jetpack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-10705?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-10705 published?
- CVE-2016-10705 was published on 2018-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:automattic:jetpack:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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