PatchTheCVECVE-2016-10971: The MemberSonic Lite plugin before 1.302 for WordPress has incorrect login access control because only knowlew
CVE-2016-10971 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting membersonic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The MemberSonic Lite plugin before 1.302 for WordPress has incorrect login access control because only knowlewdge of an e-mail address is required.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.9% (top 21%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2019-09-16 |
| 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-2016-10971?
membersonic: upgrade to 1.302. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-10971 being exploited?
CVE-2016-10971 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-2016-10971 affect?
CVE-2016-10971 affects membersonic. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The MemberSonic Lite plugin before 1.302 for WordPress has incorrect login access control because only knowlewdge of an e-mail address is required.
How urgent is CVE-2016-10971?
Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action