CVE-2016-10968

CVE-2016-10968 is a high-severity vulnerability in Peepso with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Description

The peepso-core plugin before 1.6.1 for WordPress has PeepSoProfilePreferencesAjax->save() privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10968?
The peepso-core plugin before 1.6.1 for WordPress has PeepSoProfilePreferencesAjax->save() privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2016-10968?
CVE-2016-10968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-10968 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10968?
CVE-2016-10968 affects Peepso. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10968?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-10968 published?
CVE-2016-10968 was published on 2019-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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