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CVE-2016-15043

The WP Mobile Detector plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uplo...

Critical CVSS 9.8

Overview

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.

CWE: CWE-434 Published: 2025-07-19T10:15:23.940
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🔴 CRITICAL.

  • CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
  • Detected tags: rce, upload, wordpress (tag impact: VERY HIGH)

Recommended actions:

  • Patch/upgrade immediately (remote code execution).
  • Reduce exposure (WAF/segmentation), minimize attack surface.
  • Restrict types/MIME, store outside web root, inspect content.

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