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CVE-2009-3890

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the wp_check_filetype function in wp-includes/functions.php in WordPress before 2.8.6, when a certain configuration of the mod_mime module in the Apache HTTP Server is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by posting an attachment with a multiple-extension filename, and then accessing this attachment via a direct request to a wp-content/uploads/ pathname, as demonstrated by a .php.jpg filename.
An official patch is available. Apply the patch as soon as possible.
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CVSS
0.0
ShadowTrackr
NO
CISA KEV
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NCSC.nl
Patch StatusOfficial Patch

Change Log
DateSourceChangesScore
2026-07-21exploitdbE: U→P0.0 → 0.0
2026-07-21nvdpatch: Unavailable→Official Patch0.0 → 0.0
2026-07-21cve.orginitial, patch: Unavailable0.0

Affected Software
VendorProductVersion
wordpresswordpress≤ 2.8.5
Published: 2009-11-17