A critical security flaw has been identified in the FoxyPress plugin for WordPress, labeled as CVE-2012-10020. This vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious files onto websites using the affected plugin, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the site. It’s a serious issue because it doesn’t require an attacker to be logged in, making it easier to exploit.<\/p>\n
This vulnerability affects the FoxyPress plugin, a tool for integrating payment gateways into WordPress. The core problem lies in a file named The FoxyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable in all versions up to, and including, 0.4.2.1. If you are running any version within this range, your website is at high risk.<\/p>\n The vulnerability has been analyzed and confirmed. Given the nature of this flaw, which has been known for some time (CVE from 2012, but recent analysis date), it’s crucial for website administrators to address it promptly. The last modification date for this CVE was December 16, 2025, indicating ongoing attention to this critical issue.<\/p>\n This arbitrary file upload vulnerability is rated with a Critical<\/strong> severity level, boasting a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10. This extremely high score reflects the ease with which the vulnerability can be exploited and the severe impact it can have. Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files, which means they don’t need any special permissions or accounts to wreak havoc. Once a malicious file is uploaded, it can be executed remotely, granting the attacker significant control over your website and potentially the entire server.<\/p>\n If you are using the FoxyPress plugin on your WordPress site, immediate action is required:<\/p>\n https:\/\/packetstormsecurity.com\/files\/113576\/<\/p>\n https:\/\/plugins.trac.wordpress.org\/changeset\/555071<\/p>\n https:\/\/raw.githubusercontent.com\/rapid7\/metasploit-framework\/master\/modules\/exploits\/unix\/webapp\/wp_foxypress_upload.rb<\/p>\n https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210120060045\/https%3A\/\/www.securityfocus.com\/bid\/53805\/info<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wordfence.com\/threat-intel\/vulnerabilities\/id\/8fbc88da-8944-433c-b94d-9604ffe13d8a?source=cve<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Understanding the FoxyPress Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability A critical security flaw has been identified in the FoxyPress plugin for WordPress, labeled as CVE-2012-10020. This vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious files onto websites using the affected plugin, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the site. It’s a serious issue because it doesn’t require an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":2545,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[731,853,715,757,719],"class_list":["post-2870","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-security","tag-file-upload-vulnerability","tag-foxypress","tag-plugin-vulnerability","tag-remote-code-execution","tag-wordpress-security"],"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"\nuploadify.php<\/code>, which is used for handling file uploads. Unfortunately, this file lacks proper checks to ensure that only safe and intended file types are uploaded. As a result, an attacker can bypass these missing validations and upload dangerous files, such as web shells, that can then be executed on the server.<\/p>\n\n
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