CVE-2016-10886
CVE-2016-10886 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Benjaminrojas Wp Editor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Benjaminrojas Wp Editor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The wp-editor plugin before 1.2.6 for WordPress has incorrect permissions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-10886?
- The wp-editor plugin before 1.2.6 for WordPress has incorrect permissions.
- How severe is CVE-2016-10886?
- CVE-2016-10886 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-10886 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-10886?
- CVE-2016-10886 affects Benjaminrojas Wp Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-10886?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-10886 published?
- CVE-2016-10886 was published on 2019-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:benjaminrojas:wp_editor:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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