CVE-2025-2008
HIGH
8.8
CVSS 3.1
Description
The Import Export Suite for CSV and XML Datafeed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the import_single_post_as_csv() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.19. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. Please note this vulnerability was reintroduced in 7.20, and subsequently patched again in 7.20.1.
Affected WordPress components
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WP Ultimate CSV Importer – WordPress CSV, XML & Excel Import Plugin · wp-ultimate-csv-importerVersion 7.20; Up to and including 7.19View on WordPress.org
A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.
Affected products and versions
- smackcoders WP Ultimate CSV Importer – Import CSV, XML & Excel into WordPress — Up to and including 7.19
- smackcoders WP Ultimate CSV Importer – Import CSV, XML & Excel into WordPress — Version 7.20
References
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3261521/wp-ultimate-csv-importer/trunk/SingleImportExport.php
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3266286/
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a114faf9-cada-4132-abe3-c0137b66e276?source=cve
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record