CVE-2016-5838

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 2.79%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-06-29 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It affects WordPress. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE

CVE-2016-5838

Severity

HIGH

CVSS

7.5

EPSS

2.79%

WordPress

WordPress before 4.5.3 allows remote attackers to bypass intended password-change restrictions by leveraging knowledge of a cookie.