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CVE-2016-10999: Goodnews WordPress theme allows script injection via s parameter
CVE-2016-10999 · published 7 years ago
Summary
The Goodnews theme for WordPress released before February 28, 2016 lets an attacker place malicious code in the site by using the “s” search field. This code runs in visitors' browsers and could be used to steal information or alter what users see. Update the theme to a patched version or switch to a different, secure theme.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| momizat | goodnews |
2016-02-28 cpe:2.3:a:momizat:goodnews:2016-02-28:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
Original advisory text
The Goodnews theme through 2016-02-28 for WordPress has XSS via the s parameter.
The Goodnews theme through 2016-02-28 for WordPress has XSS via the s parameter.
References
- https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=1771 Exploit Third Party Advisory
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published20 Sep 2019
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-10999 · NVD
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