CVE-2012-10019

Scribu Front-end Editor remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 3.28%

Published19 Jul 2025

Description

The Front End Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation via the upload.php file in versions before 2.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Scribu Front-end Editor< 2.3

Remediation

Fixed in

Scribu Front-end Editor≥ 2.3

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132303/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=600233%40front-end-editor&old=569105%40front-end-editor&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Product
https://web.archive.org/web/20120712205339/https%3A//www.opensyscom.fr/Actualites/wordpress-plugins-front-end-editor-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2012070701Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f271c2e7-9d58-4dea-95d3-3ffc4ec7c3b2?source=cveThird Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2012-10019 being actively exploited?

CVE-2012-10019 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 3.28%.

How severe is CVE-2012-10019?

CVE-2012-10019 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 3.28% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2012-10019?

Affected products include Scribu Front-end Editor.

How do I fix CVE-2012-10019?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Scribu Front-end Editor 2.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.