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CVE-2016-10968: The peepso-core plugin before 1.6.1 for WordPress has PeepSoProfilePreferencesAjax->save() privilege escala...

The peepso-core plugin before 1.6.1 for WordPress has PeepSoProfilePreferencesAjax->save() privilege escalation.

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CVE-2016-10968 is a privilege-escalation issue in the PeepSo Core WordPress plugin before 1.6.1. A logged-in user may have been able to gain permissions they should not have through profile preference saving. Treat affected public WordPress sites as needing prompt update and review. Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running the PeepSo Core plugin before version 1.6.1. The source bundle does not identify other products, forks, hosted services, or affected configurations. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress communities using PeepSo, especially where public registration is enabled. The business risk is unauthorized privilege gain, but urgency is moderated by missing severity data and no sourced active-exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade PeepSo Core to version 1.6.1 or later.; Check the WordPress plugin developer page for vendor guidance.; Temporarily restrict untrusted user registrations until updated..

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