PatchTheCVECVE-2016-10986: The tweet-wheel plugin before 1.0.3.3 for WordPress has XSS via consumer_key, consumer_secret, access_token, a
CVE-2016-10986 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting tweet wheel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The tweet-wheel plugin before 1.0.3.3 for WordPress has XSS via consumer_key, consumer_secret, access_token, and access_token_secret.
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 | 1.4% (top 28%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2019-09-17 |
| 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-2016-10986?
tweet wheel: upgrade to 1.0.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-10986 being exploited?
CVE-2016-10986 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-2016-10986 affect?
CVE-2016-10986 affects tweet wheel. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The tweet-wheel plugin before 1.0.3.3 for WordPress has XSS via consumer_key, consumer_secret, access_token, and access_token_secret.
How urgent is CVE-2016-10986?
Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference