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CVE-2016-15042

Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 5.72%
  1. Published16 Oct 2024

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager< 4.0
Najeebmedia Post Front-end Form< 1.1

Remediation

Fixed in
Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager≥ 4.0
Najeebmedia Post Front-end Form≥ 1.1

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2016-15042 being actively exploited?

CVE-2016-15042 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 5.72%.

How severe is CVE-2016-15042?

CVE-2016-15042 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 5.72% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-15042?

Affected products include Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager, Najeebmedia Post Front-end Form.

How do I fix CVE-2016-15042?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager 4.0, Najeebmedia Post Front-end Form 1.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.