HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2012-3575
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2012-3575

CWE-264Published: June 16, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in uploader.php in the RBX Gallery plugin 2.1 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 uploads/rbxslider.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-3575 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2012-3575. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

rbx_gallery1 product(s)
rbx gallery
WordPress1 product(s)
wordpress
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/49463
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/49463

All References (8)

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http://secunia.com/advisories/49463Vendor Advisory
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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19019
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http://www.opensyscom.fr/Actualites/wordpress-plugins-rbx-gallery-multiple-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability.htmlExploit
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76170
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http://secunia.com/advisories/49463Vendor Advisory
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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19019
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http://www.opensyscom.fr/Actualites/wordpress-plugins-rbx-gallery-multiple-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability.htmlExploit
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76170

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2012-3575
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 16, 2012

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2012-3575 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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