CVE-2016-10939: The xtremelocator plugin 1.5 for WordPress has SQL injection via the id parameter.

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2016-10939 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting xtremelocator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The xtremelocator plugin 1.5 for WordPress has SQL injection via the id parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2019-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xtremelocator

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-09-13 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xtremelocator xtremelocator DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xtremelocator || rpm -q xtremelocator || xtremelocator --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xtremelocator sudo apt install xtremelocator=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo apt-mark hold xtremelocator

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xtremelocator sudo dnf downgrade xtremelocator-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add xtremelocator

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2016-10939?

xtremelocator: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10939 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10939 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-2016-10939 affect?

CVE-2016-10939 affects xtremelocator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The xtremelocator plugin 1.5 for WordPress has SQL injection via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2016-10939?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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