PatchTheCVECVE-2016-10953: The Headway theme before 3.8.9 for WordPress has XSS via the license key field.
CVE-2016-10953 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting headway. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Headway theme before 3.8.9 for WordPress has XSS via the license key field.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 45%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2019-09-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
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
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-2016-10953?
headway: upgrade to 3.8.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-10953 being exploited?
CVE-2016-10953 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-2016-10953 affect?
CVE-2016-10953 affects headway. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Headway theme before 3.8.9 for WordPress has XSS via the license key field.
How urgent is CVE-2016-10953?
Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.