CVE-2016-10083: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/plugin.php in Piwigo through 2.8.3 allows remote attacker...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-10083 is a cross-site scripting issue in Piwigo through 2.8.3. A crafted filename can be mishandled by admin/plugin.php in an error case, allowing attacker-controlled script or HTML to appear in the application. Business risk depends on who can trigger and view that error path. Exposure is most likely on Piwigo deployments running version 2.8.3 or earlier. The affected CPE data in the bundle is incomplete, so teams should validate product identity and version directly rather than relying on scanner metadata alone. Treat this as a moderate-priority web application hygiene issue unless Piwigo admin functions are internet-exposed or used by many privileged users. Remediate during the next normal patch cycle, faster for externally reachable systems or environments with sensitive gallery content. Mitigation focus: Identify all Piwigo deployments and their exact versions.; Update affected deployments using vendor guidance and the referenced fix.; Restrict administrative surfaces to trusted users and networks where feasible..

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Jun 13, 2026, 12:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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