CVE-2012-5318
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CVE-2012-5318 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in uploadify/scripts/uploadify.php in the Kish Guest Posting plugin 1.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a double extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the directory specified by the folder parameter. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-1125.. EPSS estimates a 6.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in uploadify/scripts/uploadify.php in the Kish Guest Posting plugin 1.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a double extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the directory specified by the folder parameter. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-1125.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kishore Asokan | Kish Guest Posting Plugin | 1.2 |
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- Status
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