CVE-2012-10019 Front-end Editor < 2.3 - Arbitrary File Upload
Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files via the Front-end Editor plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-10019?
CVE-2012-10019 is a critical vulnerability in scribu Front-end Editor, published on 19 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Front End Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation via the upload.php file in versions before 2.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-10019?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Scribu Front-End Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2012-10019?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-10019 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-10019 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-10019 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-587g-h9jh-grjq.