How severe is CVE-2016-10981?

CVE-2016-10981 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-2016-10981 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-2016-10981?

CVE-2016-10981 affects Kentothemes Kento-post-view-counter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10981?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-10981 published?

CVE-2016-10981 was published on 2019-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10981

CVE-2016-10981 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kentothemes Kento-post-view-counter 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: Kentothemes Kento-post-view-counter
Published: 2019-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The kento-post-view-counter plugin through 2.8 for WordPress has stored XSS via kento_pvc_numbers_lang, kento_pvc_today_text, or kento_pvc_total_text.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10981?: The kento-post-view-counter plugin through 2.8 for WordPress has stored XSS via kento_pvc_numbers_lang, kento_pvc_today_text, or kento_pvc_total_text.
How severe is CVE-2016-10981?: CVE-2016-10981 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-2016-10981 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-2016-10981?: CVE-2016-10981 affects Kentothemes Kento-post-view-counter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10981?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-10981 published?: CVE-2016-10981 was published on 2019-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kentothemes:kento-post-view-counter:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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