CVE-2015-10144: The Responsive Thumbnail Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing fi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-10144?

thumbnail carousel slider: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-10144 being exploited?

CVE-2015-10144 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-10144 affect?

CVE-2015-10144 affects thumbnail carousel slider. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Responsive Thumbnail Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type sanitization in the via the image uploader in versions up to 1.0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, wi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-10144?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2015-10144 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting thumbnail carousel slider. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Responsive Thumbnail Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type sanitization in the via the image uploader in versions up to 1.0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server using a double extension which may make remote code execution possible.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2025-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: i13websolution

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-25 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

i13websolution thumbnail carousel slider UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy thumbnail-carousel-slider || rpm -q thumbnail-carousel-slider || thumbnail-carousel-slider --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade thumbnail-carousel-slider

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade thumbnail-carousel-slider

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Metasploit: WordPress Responsive Thumbnail Slider Arbitrary File Upload

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-10144?

thumbnail carousel slider: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-10144 being exploited?

CVE-2015-10144 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-10144 affect?

CVE-2015-10144 affects thumbnail carousel slider. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Responsive Thumbnail Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type sanitization in the via the image uploader in versions up to 1.0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, wi

How urgent is CVE-2015-10144?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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