Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2012-10064 affects the WordPress Omni Secure Files plugin before 0.1.14. An unauthenticated attacker could upload files through a bundled upload example. If the server executes the uploaded file type, this may become remote code execution. Treat exposed WordPress sites using this plugin as urgent to identify and remediate.
Executive priority
High priority for any organization with legacy WordPress assets. The flaw is unauthenticated, remotely reachable, and may allow server takeover if conditions permit. Prioritize discovery, upgrade or removal, and evidence review on public-facing WordPress sites.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-434 unrestricted upload in /wp-content/plugins/omni-secure-files/plupload/examples/upload.php. The handler permits unauthenticated uploads without safe file type enforcement, placing attacker-controlled files under the plugin uploads directory. CVSS v4 is 9.3. Public exploit references exist, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation or CISA KEV listing.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with Omni Secure Files versions before 0.1.14, especially where the plugin path is internet-accessible. Sites not running this plugin are not affected based on the provided sources.
Exploitation context
Attack requires network access and no authentication or user interaction. Public exploit entries are referenced by Packet Storm and Exploit-DB. However, the bundle marks KEV as false, and no cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence consistently identifies versions before 0.1.14 as vulnerable, with Wordfence noting a patch. The CVE is newly published for an older 2012 issue. Exploit database references indicate public proof material exists, but this analysis should not be read as confirmation of current exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Omni Secure Files to version 0.1.14 or later if available.
- If upgrade is not possible, disable and remove the plugin.
- Restrict public access to the vulnerable upload handler pending remediation.
- Review vendor and WordPress plugin guidance for current availability and support status.
- Harden web server rules to prevent execution in upload directories.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Omni Secure Files plugin.
- Confirm installed plugin version is 0.1.14 or later.
- Check whether the vulnerable upload handler is reachable externally.
- Inspect plugin upload directories for unexpected files.
- Review web logs for unauthenticated requests to the upload handler.
Public sources used
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.3 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
9.3CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/376fd666-6471-479c-9b74-1d8088a33e89/CVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/omni-secure-files/omni-secure-files-0113-arbitrary-file-uploadCVE reference · third-party-advisory, patch
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/omni-secure-files/CVE reference · product
- https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-omni-secure-files-upload-php-arbitrary-file-upload-0-1-13/CVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://web.archive.org/web/20121025112632/http%3A//secunia.com/advisories/49441CVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://packetstorm.news/files/id/113411CVE reference · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19009CVE reference · exploit
- https://web.archive.org/web/20191021091221/https%3A//www.securityfocus.com/bid/53872/CVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/omni-secure-files-unauthenticated-arbitrary-file-uploadCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.