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CVE-2012-10020

Webmovementllc Foxypress remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 4.13%
  1. Published22 Jul 2025

Description

The FoxyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the uploadify.php file in versions up to, and including, 0.4.2.1. 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

Webmovementllc Foxypress≤ 0.4.2.1

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2012-10020 being actively exploited?

CVE-2012-10020 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 4.13%.

How severe is CVE-2012-10020?

CVE-2012-10020 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 4.13% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2012-10020?

Affected products include Webmovementllc Foxypress.

How do I fix CVE-2012-10020?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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