Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Front End Editor Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2012-10019

What is CVE-2012-10019?

The Front End Editor plugin for WordPress suffers from a severe security flaw that permits arbitrary file uploads due to inadequate file type validation in the upload.php file. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to upload any type of file to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution and compromising the entire web application. It is highly recommended for users of this plugin to upgrade to version 2.3 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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