CVE-2012-10026

Public Exploit
WordPress Plugin Asset-Manager <= 2.0 PHP File Upload

Description

The WordPress plugin Asset-Manager version 2.0 and below contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in upload.php. The endpoint fails to properly validate and restrict uploaded file types, allowing remote attackers to upload malicious PHP scripts to a predictable temporary directory. Once uploaded, the attacker can execute the file via a direct HTTP GET request, resulting in remote code execution under the web server’s context.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.33%
Third-Party Advisory vulncheck.com
Affected: Asset-Manager Wordpress Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/wp_asset_manager_upload_exec.rb exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18993 exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23652 exploit
http://web.archive.org/web/20150106144832/http://www.opensyscom.fr:80/Actualites/wordpress-plugins-asset-manager-shell-upload-vulnerability.html technical description exploit
https://wordpress.org/plugins/asset-manager/ product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-asset-manager-php-file-upload third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-10026?
CVE-2012-10026 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-10026?
To fix CVE-2012-10026, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-10026 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-10026 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2012-10026?
CVE-2012-10026 affects Asset-Manager Wordpress Plugin.
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