CVE-2016-10957: The Akal theme through 2016-08-22 for WordPress has XSS via the framework/brad-shortcodes/tinymce/preview.php

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-10957?

akal: upgrade to newer than 2016-08-22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-10957 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10957 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-10957 affect?

CVE-2016-10957 affects akal. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Akal theme through 2016-08-22 for WordPress has XSS via the framework/brad-shortcodes/tinymce/preview.php sc parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-10957?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2016-10957 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting akal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Akal theme through 2016-08-22 for WordPress has XSS via the framework/brad-shortcodes/tinymce/preview.php sc parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-09-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: akal project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-09-16 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

akal project akal UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2016-08-22

Fixed in: newer than 2016-08-22

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2016-08-22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade akal

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade akal

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2016-10957?

akal: upgrade to newer than 2016-08-22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10957 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10957 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-2016-10957 affect?

CVE-2016-10957 affects akal. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Akal theme through 2016-08-22 for WordPress has XSS via the framework/brad-shortcodes/tinymce/preview.php sc parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2016-10957?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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