CVE-2016-10866: XSS

Published Aug 13, 2019
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Updated

The all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall plugin before 4.2.0 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tipsandtricks-hq All In One Wp Security \& Firewall Wordpress<4.2.0

Event History

Aug 13, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:52 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2016-10866?

CVE-2016-10866 refers to multiple XSS issues in the all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall plugin before version 4.2.0 for WordPress.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10866?

CVE-2016-10866 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2016-10866 affect WordPress websites?

CVE-2016-10866 can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts on vulnerable WordPress websites, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2016-10866?

Yes, updating the all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall plugin to version 4.2.0 or higher resolves the XSS issues associated with CVE-2016-10866.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-10866?

More information about CVE-2016-10866 can be found on the official WordPress plugin page at https://wordpress.org/plugins/all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall/#developers.

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