CVE-2016-10959 File upload in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 16 Sep 2019 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files via CSRF, potentially leading to remote code execution on WordPress sites using the estatik plugin.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-10959?

CVE-2016-10959 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Sep 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The estatik plugin before 2.3.1 for WordPress has authenticated arbitrary file upload (exploitable with CSRF) via es_media_images[] to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10959?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Estatik Estatik.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10959?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10959 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-10959 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10959 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x4w6-xc3h-38vf.