How severe is CVE-2012-10020?

CVE-2012-10020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2012-10020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-10020?

CVE-2012-10020 affects Webmovementllc Foxypress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-10020?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2012-10020 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2012-10020 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2012-6566.

When was CVE-2012-10020 published?

CVE-2012-10020 was published on 2025-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-10020

CVE-2012-10020 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Webmovementllc Foxypress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2012-6566
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Webmovementllc Foxypress
Published: 2025-07-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-10020?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2012-10020?: CVE-2012-10020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2012-10020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-10020?: CVE-2012-10020 affects Webmovementllc Foxypress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-10020?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2012-10020 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2012-10020 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2012-6566.
When was CVE-2012-10020 published?: CVE-2012-10020 was published on 2025-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webmovementllc:foxypress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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