CVE-2026-12872 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Webinfos WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not validate the type or name of uploaded files, nor restrict the upload action with any authentication, capability, or nonce check, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files (including PHP) to a web-accessible directory, leading to remote code execution on servers that execute PHP from the uploads path.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/40e78256-6a84-44fc-b35b-26c21317691e/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12872?

CVE-2026-12872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Webinfos WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not validate the type or name of uploaded files, nor restrict the upload action with any authentication, capability, or nonce check, allowing unauthentic...

How severe is CVE-2026-12872?

CVE-2026-12872 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12872?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.