CVE-2012-10020

CRITICAL

FoxyPress <0.4.2.1 - File Upload

Title source: llm

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.

Exploits (1)

metasploit WORKING POC EXCELLENT

by Sammy FORGIT, aushack · rubypocphp

https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/wp_foxypress_upload.rb

View Code ZIP pw:eip

References (5)

[Exploit] https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/113576/

[Patch] https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/555071

[Exploit] https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/wp_foxypress_upload.rb

[Exploit] https://web.archive.org/web/20210120060045/https%3A//www.securityfocus.com/bid/53805/info

[Third Party Advisory] https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8fbc88da-8944-433c-b94d-9604ffe13d8a?source=cve

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8

EPSS 0.6559

EPSS Percentile 98.5%

Attack Vector NETWORK

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

Classification

CWE

CWE-434

Status published

Affected Products (1)

webmovementllc/foxypress < 0.4.2.1

Timeline

Published Jul 22, 2025

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026