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CVE-2026-12872

Webinfos WordPress plugin remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.03%
  1. Published3 Aug 2026

Description

The Webinfos WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not validate the type or name of uploaded files, nor restrict the upload action with any authentication, capability, or nonce check, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files (including PHP) to a web-accessible directory, leading to remote code execution on servers that execute PHP from the uploads path.

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

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-12872 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-12872 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.03%.

How severe is CVE-2026-12872?

CVE-2026-12872 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-12872?

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.