CVE-2016-10972 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can modify theme options without proper authorization due to missing access controls in the AJAX handler.
- 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-2016-10972?
CVE-2016-10972 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Sep 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The newspaper theme before 6.7.2 for WordPress has a lack of options access control via td_ajax_update_panel.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10972?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tagdiv Newspaper.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10972?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10972 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-2016-10972 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-10972 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2017-18634 Cross-site scripting in n/a
- CVE-2022-2167 Newspaper < 12 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
- CVE-2022-2627 Newspaper < 12 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
- CVE-2021-3135 Cross-site scripting in n/a
- CVE-2024-3815 Newspaper <= 12.6.5 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Attachment Meta
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jx5r-g6v9-338q.