CVE-2012-10020 - CVE House
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Status published Critical CVE-2012-10020

FoxyPress <= 0.4.2.1 - Arbitrary File Upload

Vulnerability 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.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Sammy Forgit
  • patrick

Affected Vendor

WebMovementLLC

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Affected Software

FoxyPress
Vulnerable Versions:
0

Timeline

Official Publish: July 22nd, 2025
Last Modified: April 8th, 2026
Added to House: July 19th, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses (CWE)