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CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2012-10020
FoxyPress <= 0.4.2.1 - Arbitrary File Upload
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.

INFO

Published Date :

July 22, 2025, 2:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 16, 2025, 3:34 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !

Source :

[email protected]
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2012-10020 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Webmovementllc foxypress
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Update FoxyPress plugin to version 0.4.2.2 or later to fix arbitrary file uploads.
  • Update the FoxyPress plugin to the latest version.
  • Remove the uploadify.php file if plugin is not in use.
  • Verify file upload validation is enforced.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2012-10020.

URL Resource
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/113576/ Exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/555071 Patch
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 Exploit
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8fbc88da-8944-433c-b94d-9604ffe13d8a?source=cve Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2012-10020 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 16, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:webmovementllc:foxypress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (including) 0.4.2.1
    Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/113576/ Types: Exploit
    Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/555071 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/wp_foxypress_upload.rb Types: Exploit
    Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://web.archive.org/web/20210120060045/https%3A//www.securityfocus.com/bid/53805/info Types: Exploit
    Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8fbc88da-8944-433c-b94d-9604ffe13d8a?source=cve Types: Third Party Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 22, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added 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.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-434
    Added Reference https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/113576/
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/555071
    Added Reference https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/wp_foxypress_upload.rb
    Added Reference https://web.archive.org/web/20210120060045/https%3A//www.securityfocus.com/bid/53805/info
    Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8fbc88da-8944-433c-b94d-9604ffe13d8a?source=cve
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Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.8
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