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.
Published: 2026-08-03
Score: 9.8 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The Webinfos WordPress plugin through version 1.2 fails to validate the type or name of files that an unauthenticated user can upload, and the upload feature lacks any authentication, capability, or nonce checks. This flaw permits an attacker to place arbitrary files, including executable PHP scripts, into a publicly accessible directory. If the server processes PHP from that location, the attacker can execute code on the server, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Affected Systems

This issue affects any WordPress installation that uses the Webinfos plugin version 1.2 or earlier. The plugin is identified as Webinfos; no specific vendor publishes an update for this version range, but users of the affected plugin are at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability offers remote code execution without requiring any credentials, making it highly attractive to attackers. The EPSS score is < 1% and the CVSS score is 9.8. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, suggesting that while the flaw is known, there may be limited publicly available exploits at present. Nevertheless, the lack of authentication combined with the ability to execute arbitrary code ranks the risk as high. Remediation should be performed immediately to avoid potential exploitation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 5, 2026 at 21:54 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Webinfos plugin to the latest available version that includes proper file‑type validation and authentication checks, such as 1.3 or later.
  • If an upgrade is not feasible, deactivate or uninstall the Webinfos plugin entirely to eliminate the upload endpoint.
  • If the plugin must remain active, move its upload directory outside the web‑root or restrict it with server‑level rules so that PHP files cannot be executed from that location.
  • Remove any PHP files that may already exist in the previous public upload folder to prevent exploitation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 5, 2026 at 21:54 UTC.

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History

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-434

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
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.
Title Webinfos <= 1.2 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: WPScan

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-05T19:48:35.454Z

Reserved: 2026-06-22T08:48:18.062Z

Link: CVE-2026-12872

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-05T19:39:14.359Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-03T07:16:39.077

Modified: 2026-08-05T20:17:04.727

Link: CVE-2026-12872

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-05T22:00:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-434

    Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type