CVE-2016-15042
CRITICALCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
69.4%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
The Frontend File Manager (versions < 4.0), N-Media Post Front-end Form (versions < 1.1) plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation via the `nm_filemanager_upload_file` and `nm_postfront_upload_file` AJAX actions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
Technical Details
- Published
- 10/16/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-15042?
The Frontend File Manager (versions < 4.0), N-Media Post Front-end Form (versions < 1.1) plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation via the `nm_filemanager_upload_file` and `nm_postfront_upload_file` AJAX actions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
Is CVE-2016-15042 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2016-15042 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 69.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-15042?
CVE-2016-15042 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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