CVE-2016-10943: The zx-csv-upload plugin 1 for WordPress has SQL injection via the id parameter.

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2016-10943 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting zx-csv-upload. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The zx-csv-upload plugin 1 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	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2019-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zx-csv-upload 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

zx-csv-upload project zx-csv-upload 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 zx-csv-upload || rpm -q zx-csv-upload || zx-csv-upload --version

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

apt-cache madison zx-csv-upload sudo apt install zx-csv-upload=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold zx-csv-upload

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

dnf --showduplicates list zx-csv-upload sudo dnf downgrade zx-csv-upload-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add zx-csv-upload

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-2016-10943?

zx-csv-upload: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10943 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10943 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-2016-10943 affect?

CVE-2016-10943 affects zx-csv-upload. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The zx-csv-upload plugin 1 for WordPress has SQL injection via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2016-10943?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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