CVE-2018-25325
Woocommerce CSV Importer 3.3.6 Path Traversal File Deletion
Description
Woocommerce CSV Importer 3.3.6 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows any registered user to delete arbitrary files by submitting unescaped filenames through the delete_export_file AJAX action. Attackers can craft POST requests with directory traversal sequences in the filename parameter to delete sensitive files like wp-config.php outside the intended export directory.
INFO
Published Date :
May 17, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 17, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2018-25325
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Woocommerce CSV Importer plugin to the latest version.
- Validate and sanitize all user-submitted filenames.
- Restrict file deletion actions to authorized users.
- Implement proper error handling for file operations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2018-25325.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://lenonleite.com.br/ | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44433 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/woocommerce-csv-importer-path-traversal-file-deletion |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-25325 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2018-25325
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Woocommerce CSV Importer 3.3.6 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows any registered user to delete arbitrary files by submitting unescaped filenames through the delete_export_file AJAX action. Attackers can craft POST requests with directory traversal sequences in the filename parameter to delete sensitive files like wp-config.php outside the intended export directory. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference http://lenonleite.com.br/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44433 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/woocommerce-csv-importer-path-traversal-file-deletion