Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability in Kish Guest Posting Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2012-1125

Summary

The Kish Guest Posting Plugin for WordPress contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code. This flaw resides in the uploadify.php script, where attackers can upload files with a .php extension. By crafting a direct request to the uploaded file's location, an attacker can gain control over the server, leading to severe security implications. This issue highlights the significant risks associated with improper file validation and necessitates immediate remediation to protect WordPress sites.

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