CVE-2016-10886 Missing authorization in n/a
The wp-editor plugin for WordPress has incorrect permissions, allowing attackers to bypass authorization controls and potentially escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-10886?
CVE-2016-10886 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The wp-editor plugin before 1.2.6 for WordPress has incorrect permissions.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10886?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Benjaminrojas Wp Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10886?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10886 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2016-10886 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10886 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2016-10885 Cross-site request forgery in n/a
- CVE-2025-3294 WP Editor <= 1.2.9.1 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Directory Traversal to Arbitrary File Update
- CVE-2022-2446 WP Editor <= 1.2.9 - Authenticated (Admin+) PHAR Deserialization
- CVE-2021-24151 WP Editor < 1.2.7 - Authenticated SQL injection
- CVE-2024-25591 WordPress WP Editor plugin <=1.2.7 - Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hf4m-wpq9-6c3x.