CVE-2016-15033CWE-434

Delete All Comments <= 2.0 - Arbitrary File Upload

Critical ยท published June 7, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A missing file type validation in the Delete All Comments plugin could let anyone upload just about any file they want! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a restaurant that allows anyone to walk in and drop off any ingredient without checking what it is โ€” you might end up with something explosive in the kitchen! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution on your server. That means they could take control of your site and wreak absolute havoc, accessing sensitive data or causing total destruction! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows anyone to walk in and drop off any ingredient without checking what it is โ€” you might end up with something explosive in the kitchen! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ This vulnerability arises from the Delete All Comments plugin in WordPress, allowing unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files due to a lack of proper file type validation in the delete-all-comments.php file.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution on your server. That means they could take control of your site and wreak absolute havoc, accessing sensitive data or causing total destruction! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Immediately update the plugin to version 2.0.1 or later to address this issue. Additionally, consider implementing strict file type validation in your overall configuration to prevent future exploits. ๐Ÿ”’ You've got this! By taking these steps, you're not only fixing this vulnerability but also fortifying your site against future attacks! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 ยท CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02326 ยท 83.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 ยท Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2023-06-07T01:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 JUN 01:51Z
    Delete All Comments <= 2.0 - Arbitrary File Upload
    cvelistv5