CVE-2012-10020
FoxyPress <= 0.4.2.1 - Arbitrary File Upload
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
4.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
none
SSVC status
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2025-07-22
- Last Modified
- 2025-12-16
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2012-10020?
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.
Is CVE-2012-10020 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2012-10020 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 4.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-10020?
CVE-2012-10020 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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