CVE-2012-6649

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—Trending — 3 sources updated this weekWeaponized

9.8

WordPress WP GPX Maps Plugin 1.1.21 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via improper file upload.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(medium)
EPSS: 97.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 23, 2020

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/26/4
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53909
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/26/4
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53909

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 17× in last 7d / 18× in last 30d)

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-19050✓ verified
First seen Jun 11, 2012
WordPress Plugin wp-gpx-map 1.1.21 - Arbitrary File Upload
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2012-6649?

CVE-2012-6649 is a critical vulnerability published on January 23, 2020. WordPress WP GPX Maps Plugin 1.1.21 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via improper file upload.

When was CVE-2012-6649 disclosed?

CVE-2012-6649 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 23, 2020, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2012-6649 actively exploited?

CVE-2012-6649 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 97.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-6649?

CVE-2012-6649 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2012-6649?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2012-6649, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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