CWE
269
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-10972

First published: Mon Sep 16 2019(Updated: )

The newspaper theme before 6.7.2 for WordPress has a lack of options access control via td_ajax_update_panel.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tagdiv Newspaper<6.7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2016-10972?

    CVE-2016-10972 is a vulnerability in the newspaper theme for WordPress, allowing unauthorized access to options via td_ajax_update_panel.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-10972?

    CVE-2016-10972 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

  • How does CVE-2016-10972 affect Tagdiv Newspaper theme?

    CVE-2016-10972 affects versions of the Tagdiv Newspaper theme prior to 6.7.2.

  • How can I fix CVE-2016-10972?

    To fix CVE-2016-10972, upgrade to version 6.7.2 or later of the Tagdiv Newspaper theme.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-10972?

    You can find more information about CVE-2016-10972 at the following references: [WPVulnDB](https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8852) and [Exploit-DB](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39894).

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