CVE-2016-15043 WP Mobile Detector <= 3.5 - Arbitrary File Upload
Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files via missing validation, potentially leading to remote code execution on WordPress sites.
- 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-2016-15043?
CVE-2016-15043 is a critical vulnerability in Websitez.com, LLC WP Mobile Detector, published on 19 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP Mobile Detector plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in resize.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.5. 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-2016-15043?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wp Mobile Detector Project Wp Mobile Detector.
How do I fix CVE-2016-15043?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-15043 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-15043 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-15043 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-26vv-h7j3-gv3q.