CVE-2012-3578

FCChat Widget < 2.2.13.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload via HTML Upload Endpoint

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2012-3578. PoCs published by Sammy FORGIT.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the WordPress FCChat Widget plugin. It uses cURL to upload a malicious PHP file disguised as an image, leading to remote code execution.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in html/Upload.php in the FCChat Widget plugin 2.2.13.1 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a file with an executable extension followed by a safe extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in html/images.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Sammy FORGIT · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37370

This exploit demonstrates an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the WordPress FCChat Widget plugin. It uses cURL to upload a malicious PHP file disguised as an image, leading to remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WordPress FCChat Widget plugin 2.2.12.2 through 2.2.13.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target WordPress site · cURL or similar HTTP client
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53855
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76123
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/49419

Scores

EPSS 0.0769
EPSS Percentile 93.8%

Details

CWE
CWE-264
Status published
Products (1)
wordpress/fcchat_widget < 2.2.13.1
Published Jun 17, 2012
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026