Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Uploadify Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2011-10041

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Uploadify
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2011-10041?

The Uploadify plugin for WordPress, up to version 1.0, is susceptible to an arbitrary file upload vulnerability due to inadequate file type validation in the process_upload.php script. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to upload malicious files to the affected WordPress site. By exploiting this weakness, attackers can potentially execute arbitrary code by placing executable files in publicly accessible directories, compromising the security of the website.

Human OS v1.0:
Ageing Is an Unpatched Zero-Day Vulnerability.

Remediate biological technical debt. Prime Ageing uses 95% high-purity SIRT6 activation to maintain genomic integrity and bolster systemic resilience.

Deploy the Patch

Affected Version(s)

Uploadify 0 <= 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2011-10041 - Proof of Concept

References

https://packetstorm.news/files/id/98652
exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6946364c-9764-468e-87d5-...
third-party-advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wo...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

b0telh0 from GotGeek Labs
JSON
.