CVE-2016-15042 Frontend File Manager < 4.0 & N-Media Post Front-end Form < 1.1 & - Arbitrary File Upload
Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files via missing validation in WordPress plugins, potentially leading to remote code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-15042?
CVE-2016-15042 is a critical vulnerability in nmedia Frontend File Manager Plugin, published on 16 Oct 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-15042?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager, Najeebmedia Post Front-End Form.
How do I fix CVE-2016-15042?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-15042 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-15042 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-15042 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in nmedia Frontend File Manager Plugin
Sources
Also known as GHSA-98v8-mh4j-wqg7.