CVE-2016-10959: Malicious File Upload

Published Sep 16, 2019
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Updated

The estatik plugin before 2.3.1 for WordPress has authenticated arbitrary file upload (exploitable with CSRF) via esmediaimages[] to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Estatik Estatik Wordpress<2.3.1

Event History

Sep 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:08 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10959?

CVE-2016-10959 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for authenticated arbitrary file uploads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10959?

To mitigate CVE-2016-10959, update the Estatik plugin to version 2.3.1 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2016-10959 have on affected systems?

CVE-2016-10959 allows attackers to upload arbitrary files if they are authenticated, which could lead to remote code execution.

4

Which version of the Estatik plugin is affected by CVE-2016-10959?

CVE-2016-10959 affects all versions of the Estatik plugin prior to 2.3.1.

5

Is CVE-2016-10959 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2016-10959 requires authentication, making it necessary for an attacker to be logged in to exploit the vulnerability.

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