CVE-2012-3578

Name: CVE-2012-3578
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-06-17T03:41:42.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-3578 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 7.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

/10

EPSS Probability

7.69%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Fcchat Widget	<= 2.2.13.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 17, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3578?

How severe is CVE-2012-3578?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3578 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3578?

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Source: NVD / NIST