CVE-2016-1000156

Mailcwp remote file upload vulnerability incomplete fix v1.100

published December 14, 2016

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A remote file upload vulnerability still lurks in Mailcwp v1.100 like a forgotten delivery at your door! Think of it as a delivery driver who drops off packages without verifying the address. If the driver doesn't check, anyone could send a harmful box to your doorstep — a recipe for chaos! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files to the server, potentially gaining access to sensitive data or causing widespread disruption. While it hasn't been publicly exploited yet, the risk remains a chilling possibility.

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery driver who drops off packages without verifying the address. If the driver doesn't check, anyone could send a harmful box to your doorstep — a recipe for chaos! This vulnerability is tied to an incomplete fix in Mailcwp that fails to properly validate file uploads, allowing unauthorized files to be uploaded to the server.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files to the server, potentially gaining access to sensitive data or causing widespread disruption. While it hasn't been publicly exploited yet, the risk remains a chilling possibility. To protect yourself, upgrade to the latest version of Mailcwp as soon as possible. Regularly review your server's file upload processes and implement strict validation checks to ensure that no unauthorized files can sneak in. You've got this! By following these steps, you can secure your application and keep those naughty packages away! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02814 · 86.4th percentile
Published
2016-12-14T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 DEC 18:00Z
    Mailcwp remote file upload vulnerability incomplete fix v1.100
    cvelistv5