CVE-2012-3576
CWE-264Published: June 16, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in php/upload.php in the wpStoreCart plugin before 2.5.30 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/wpstorecart.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-3576 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-2012-3576. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-3576 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts