CVE-2016-7168

What it is

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the media_handle_upload function in wp-admin/includes/media.php in WordPress before 4.6.1 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by tricking an administrator into uploading an image file that has a crafted filename.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

2.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2017-01-05 02:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:52 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 2.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 4.8 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2017-01-05 02:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:52 UTC

Exploit probability

2.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-79 · Cross-site scripting

Record status

Modified

Affected

• WordPress ≤ 4.6

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 4.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

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