Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Project Pier by Project Pier
CVE-2012-10036

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Projectpier

Status
Projectpier
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2012-10036?

Project Pier versions 0.8.8 and earlier are vulnerable to an arbitrary file upload issue that allows unauthenticated users to upload malicious PHP files via the tools/upload_file.php endpoint. Due to inadequate file type validation and lack of authentication enforcement, attackers can place harmful files in a web-accessible directory. This vulnerability can lead to remote code execution, enabling attackers to control the affected server by executing uploaded scripts.

Affected Version(s)

ProjectPier * <= 0.8.8

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-2012-10036 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2012-10036 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2012-10036 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21929
exploit
https://packetstorm.news/files/id/117070
exploit

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

BlackHawk
sinn3r
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CVE-2012-10036 : Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Project Pier by Project Pier