PatchTheCVECVE-2016-10885: The wp-editor plugin before 1.2.6 for WordPress has CSRF.
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CVE-2016-10885 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting wp editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The wp-editor plugin before 1.2.6 for WordPress has CSRF.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 48%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2019-08-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: benjaminrojas
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
benjaminrojas wp editor UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.2.6
Fixed in: 1.2.6
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy wp-editor || rpm -q wp-editor || wp-editor --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.2.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-editor
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade wp-editor
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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-2016-10885?
wp editor: upgrade to 1.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-10885 being exploited?
CVE-2016-10885 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-2016-10885 affect?
CVE-2016-10885 affects wp editor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The wp-editor plugin before 1.2.6 for WordPress has CSRF.
How urgent is CVE-2016-10885?
Priority 44/100. High severity
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