How severe is CVE-2012-5318?

CVE-2012-5318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5318 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5318?

CVE-2012-5318 affects Kishore Asokan Kish Guest Posting Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5318?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-5318 published?

CVE-2012-5318 was published on 2012-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5318

CVE-2012-5318 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kishore Asokan Kish Guest Posting Plugin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kishore Asokan Kish Guest Posting Plugin
Published: 2012-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5318?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2012-5318?: CVE-2012-5318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5318 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5318?: CVE-2012-5318 affects Kishore Asokan Kish Guest Posting Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5318?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5318 published?: CVE-2012-5318 was published on 2012-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kishore_asokan:kish_guest_posting_plugin:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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