CVE-2016-11001: XSS

Published Sep 20, 2019
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Updated

The user-submitted-posts plugin before 20160215 for WordPress has XSS via the user-submitted-content field.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Plugin-planet User Submitted Posts Wordpress<20160215

Event History

Sep 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:35 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this WordPress plugin issue?

The vulnerability ID for this WordPress plugin issue is CVE-2016-11001.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2016-11001?

The severity of CVE-2016-11001 is medium.

3

How does CVE-2016-11001 impact WordPress?

CVE-2016-11001 allows for XSS attacks in WordPress through the user-submitted-content field.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-11001?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2016-11001 is available in version 20160215 of the user-submitted-posts plugin for WordPress.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-11001?

More information about CVE-2016-11001 can be found at wordpress.org/plugins/user-submitted-posts/#developers and securityfocus.com/archive/1/537616/30/0/threaded.

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