How severe is CVE-2016-15042?

CVE-2016-15042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-15042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-15042?

CVE-2016-15042 primarily affects Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-15042?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2016-15042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2016-15042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2016-10786.

When was CVE-2016-15042 published?

CVE-2016-15042 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-15042

CVE-2016-15042 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2016-10786
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Frontend File Manager (versions < 4.0), N-Media Post Front-end Form (versions < 1.1) plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation via the `nm_filemanager_upload_file` and `nm_postfront_upload_file` AJAX actions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-15042?: The Frontend File Manager (versions < 4.0), N-Media Post Front-end Form (versions < 1.1) plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation via the `nm_filemanager_upload_file` and `nm_postfront_upload_file` AJAX actions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
How severe is CVE-2016-15042?: CVE-2016-15042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-15042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-15042?: CVE-2016-15042 primarily affects Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-15042?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2016-15042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2016-15042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2016-10786.
When was CVE-2016-15042 published?: CVE-2016-15042 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:najeebmedia:frontend_file_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:najeebmedia:post_front-end_form:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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