Is CVE-2012-10026 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2012-10026 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2012-10026 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2012-10026 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-10026?

CVE-2012-10026 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2012-10026

CWE-434Published: August 5, 2025· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The WordPress plugin Asset-Manager version 2.0 and below contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in upload.php. The endpoint fails to properly validate and restrict uploaded file types, allowing remote attackers to upload malicious PHP scripts to a predictable temporary directory. Once uploaded, the attacker can execute the file via a direct HTTP GET request, resulting in remote code execution under the web server’s context.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-10026 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeX

Impact

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X