CVE-2016-10960 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting the wsecure plugin for WordPress, specifically versions prior to 2.4. This flaw allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server by injecting shell metacharacters into the publish parameter of wsecure-config.php. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit modules, a Nuclei template exists for detection, and the vulnerability has a high EPSS score, indicating a significant likelihood of future exploitation. Community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joomlaserviceprovider:wsecure:*:*:*:*:lite:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.0 Reddit, 0.3 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.