CVE-2012-3576

CVE-2012-3576 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Jquindlen Wpstorecart with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in php/upload.php in the wpStoreCart plugin before 2.5.30 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in uploads/wpstorecart.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3576?
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in php/upload.php in the wpStoreCart plugin before 2.5.30 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in uploads/wpstorecart.
How severe is CVE-2012-3576?
CVE-2012-3576 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-3576 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3576?
CVE-2012-3576 primarily affects Jquindlen Wpstorecart. In total, 98 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3576?
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.
When was CVE-2012-3576 published?
CVE-2012-3576 was published on 2012-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (98)

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