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1 vulnerability by Ganesh Chandra
CVE-2016-15033 (GCVE-0-2016-15033)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-06-07 01:51 – Updated: 2026-04-08 17:16
VLAI
Title
Delete All Comments <= 2.0 - Arbitrary File Upload
Summary
The Delete All Comments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the via the delete-all-comments.php file in versions up to, and including, 2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CWE
- CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganesh Chandra | Delete All Comments |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 2.0
(semver)
|
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