How severe is CVE-2012-6649?

CVE-2012-6649 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-2012-6649 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6649?

CVE-2012-6649 affects Devfarm Wp Gpx Maps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6649?

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-2012-6649 published?

CVE-2012-6649 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6649

CVE-2012-6649 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Devfarm Wp Gpx Maps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Devfarm Wp Gpx Maps
Published: 2020-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WordPress WP GPX Maps Plugin 1.1.21 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via improper file upload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6649?: WordPress WP GPX Maps Plugin 1.1.21 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via improper file upload.
How severe is CVE-2012-6649?: CVE-2012-6649 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-2012-6649 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6649?: CVE-2012-6649 affects Devfarm Wp Gpx Maps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6649?: 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-2012-6649 published?: CVE-2012-6649 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:devfarm:wp_gpx_maps:1.1.21:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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