Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2016-10991 affects the WordPress imdb-widget plugin before version 1.0.9. It is a local file inclusion issue, meaning a vulnerable site could expose server-side files through the plugin. The sources do not provide CVSS, required privileges, or active exploitation evidence.
Executive priority
Prioritize sites where imdb-widget is installed and internet-facing. This is not KEV-listed in the provided sources, but local file inclusion can expose sensitive server data if reachable.
Technical view
The public record states that imdb-widget before 1.0.9 has local file inclusion. The bundle does not document the vulnerable parameter, authentication requirements, reachable routes, or impact beyond LFI. Treat exposure as plugin-version dependent and validate through asset inventory and vendor/plugin records.
Likely exposure
WordPress sites with the imdb-widget plugin installed at a version earlier than 1.0.9 are the likely exposure set. The sources do not identify specific hosting platforms, configurations, or exploit prerequisites.
Exploitation context
The CVE bundle marks KEV as false, and the cited sources in the bundle do not state active exploitation. Public vulnerability listing alone means defenders should assume discoverability, not confirmed exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, proof details, authentication context, or exploit telemetry are included. The strongest sourced facts are plugin name, affected version range before 1.0.9, WordPress context, and vulnerability class.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade imdb-widget to version 1.0.9 or later if still used.
- Disable and remove the plugin where it is unnecessary.
- Check WordPress plugin guidance and changelog before deployment.
- Review server logs for unusual requests involving the plugin.
- Restrict filesystem permissions for WordPress and plugin directories.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the imdb-widget plugin.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are 1.0.9 or later.
- Check whether the plugin is active on public sites.
- Review web logs for suspicious imdb-widget access patterns.
- Verify backups and file permissions are appropriate.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8426CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/imdb-widget/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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