CVE-2026-12872: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Webinfos
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-12872 is a vulnerability in the Webinfos WordPress plugin through version 1.2 where the plugin does not validate the type or name of uploaded files and lacks authentication, capability, or nonce checks on the upload action. This allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, including executable PHP scripts, to a web-accessible directory. If the server executes PHP files from this directory, attackers can achieve remote code execution.
Potential Impact
An attacker can upload malicious files without authentication, potentially leading to remote code execution on affected servers. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability poses a significant risk as it allows full server compromise if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict or disable file uploads in the Webinfos plugin, implement web server rules to prevent execution of uploaded files, and monitor for suspicious activity related to file uploads.
CVE-2026-12872: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Webinfos
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.
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-12872 is a vulnerability in the Webinfos WordPress plugin through version 1.2 where the plugin does not validate the type or name of uploaded files and lacks authentication, capability, or nonce checks on the upload action. This allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, including executable PHP scripts, to a web-accessible directory. If the server executes PHP files from this directory, attackers can achieve remote code execution.
Potential Impact
An attacker can upload malicious files without authentication, potentially leading to remote code execution on affected servers. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability poses a significant risk as it allows full server compromise if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict or disable file uploads in the Webinfos plugin, implement web server rules to prevent execution of uploaded files, and monitor for suspicious activity related to file uploads.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-22T08:48:18.062Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a70364dbf32cb7a34182910
Added to database: 08/03/2026, 06:33:49 UTC
Last enriched: 08/03/2026, 07:07:57 UTC
Last updated: 08/04/2026, 00:27:43 UTC
Views: 6
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