CVE-2016-10972
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
9.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The newspaper theme before 6.7.2 for WordPress has a lack of options access control via td_ajax_update_panel.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-09-16
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2016-10972?
The newspaper theme before 6.7.2 for WordPress has a lack of options access control via td_ajax_update_panel.
Is CVE-2016-10972 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2016-10972 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 9.3% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-10972?
CVE-2016-10972 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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