CVE-2016-15033

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.33%

Last modified

CVE-2016-15033 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Delete All Comments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the via the delete-all-comments.php file in versions up to, and including, 2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Delete All Comments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the via the delete-all-comments.php file in versions up to, and including, 2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.33%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Delete All Comments ProjectDelete All Comments<= 2.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-15033?
The Delete All Comments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the via the delete-all-comments.php file in versions up to, and including, 2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
How severe is CVE-2016-15033?
CVE-2016-15033 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-15033?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST