MEDIUM
CVE-2010-5296
CWE-264Published: January 21, 2014· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
wp-includes/capabilities.php in WordPress before 3.0.2, when a Multisite configuration is used, does not require the Super Admin role for the delete_users capability, which allows remote authenticated administrators to bypass intended access restrictions via a delete action.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-5296 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
WordPress1 product(s)
wordpress
Source: NVD CPE · 47 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
→
http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.0.2Vendor Advisory
→
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/15562Exploit · Patch
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http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.0.2Vendor Advisory
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https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/15562Exploit · Patch
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2010-5296
CVSS Score4.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 21, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-5296 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.