CVE-2012-5318

Name: CVE-2012-5318
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-08T17:55:01.403+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.54%

92.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kishore Asokan	Kish Guest Posting Plugin	1.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/47688Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/08/1
http://secunia.com/advisories/47688Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/08/1

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5318?

How severe is CVE-2012-5318?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5318 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5318?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST