CVE-2016-10940: The zm-gallery plugin 1.0 for WordPress has SQL injection via the order parameter.

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2016-10940 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting zm-gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The zm-gallery plugin 1.0 for WordPress has SQL injection via the order parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
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	5.6% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2019-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zm-gallery project

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

zm-gallery project zm-gallery DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy zm-gallery || rpm -q zm-gallery || zm-gallery --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zm-gallery sudo apt install zm-gallery=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold zm-gallery

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

dnf --showduplicates list zm-gallery sudo dnf downgrade zm-gallery-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add zm-gallery

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress zm-gallery plugin 1.0 SQL Injection

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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-2016-10940?

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

Is CVE-2016-10940 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10940 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-2016-10940 affect?

CVE-2016-10940 affects zm-gallery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The zm-gallery plugin 1.0 for WordPress has SQL injection via the order parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2016-10940?

Priority 53/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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