CVE-2016-10880: The google-document-embedder plugin before 2.6.1 for WordPress has XSS.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-10880?

google doc embedder: upgrade to 2.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-10880 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10880 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-10880 affect?

CVE-2016-10880 affects google doc embedder. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The google-document-embedder plugin before 2.6.1 for WordPress has XSS.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-10880?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2016-10880 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting google doc embedder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The google-document-embedder plugin before 2.6.1 for WordPress has XSS.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: google doc embedder project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-14 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google doc embedder project google doc embedder UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.6.1

Fixed in: 2.6.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy google-doc-embedder || rpm -q google-doc-embedder || google-doc-embedder --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade google-doc-embedder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade google-doc-embedder

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-10880?

google doc embedder: upgrade to 2.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10880 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10880 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-10880 affect?

CVE-2016-10880 affects google doc embedder. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The google-document-embedder plugin before 2.6.1 for WordPress has XSS.

How urgent is CVE-2016-10880?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2016-10882 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE The google-document-embedder plugin before 2.6.2 for WordPress has CSRF.
CVE-2016-10881 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE The google-document-embedder plugin before 2.6.2 for WordPress has XSS.

References

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