How severe is CVE-2016-10982?

CVE-2016-10982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-10982 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10982?

CVE-2016-10982 affects Kentothemes Kento-post-view-counter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10982?

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-2016-10982 published?

CVE-2016-10982 was published on 2019-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10982

CVE-2016-10982 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kentothemes Kento-post-view-counter 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
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 wp-admin/admin.php?page=kentopvc_settings CSRF.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10982?: The kento-post-view-counter plugin through 2.8 for WordPress has wp-admin/admin.php?page=kentopvc_settings CSRF.
How severe is CVE-2016-10982?: CVE-2016-10982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-10982 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10982?: CVE-2016-10982 affects Kentothemes Kento-post-view-counter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10982?: 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-2016-10982 published?: CVE-2016-10982 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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