CVE-2012-3577
CVE-2012-3577 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nmedia Member Conversation with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Nmedia Member Conversation
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in doupload.php in the Nmedia Member Conversation plugin before 1.4 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 wp-content/uploads/user_uploads.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-3577?
- Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in doupload.php in the Nmedia Member Conversation plugin before 1.4 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 wp-content/uploads/user_uploads.
- How severe is CVE-2012-3577?
- CVE-2012-3577 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-3577 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-3577?
- CVE-2012-3577 primarily affects Nmedia Member Conversation. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-3577?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-3577 published?
- CVE-2012-3577 was published on 2012-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/113287/WordPress-Nmedia-WP-Member-Conversation-1.35.0-Shell-Upload.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49375
- http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpress-member-private-conversation/changelog/
- http://www.opensyscom.fr/Actualites/wordpress-plugins-nmedia-wordpress-member-conversation-shell-upload-vulnerability.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53790
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76076
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:nmedia:member_conversation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nmedia:member_conversation:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nmedia:member_conversation:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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