CVE-2016-15043

Name: CVE-2016-15043
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-19T10:15:23.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 10.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-15043 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 10.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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

10.03%

95.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp Mobile Detector Project	Wp Mobile Detector	<= 3.5

References

https://aadityapurani.com/2016/06/03/mobile-detector-poc/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.sucuri.net/2016/06/wp-mobile-detector-vulnerability-being-exploited-in-the-wild.htmlExploit, Press/Media Coverage
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-mobile-detector/changelog/Product
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e4739674-eed4-417e-8c4d-2f5351b057cfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2016/05/31/aribitrary-file-upload-vulnerability-in-wp-mobile-detector/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5a5d5dbd-36f0-4886-adf8-045ec9c2e306?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 19, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-15043?

How severe is CVE-2016-15043?

CVE-2016-15043 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-15043?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-15043?

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Source: NVD / NIST