CVE-2020-36849
AIT CSV import/export <= 3.0.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Description
The AIT CSV import/export plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the /wp-content/plugins/ait-csv-import-export/admin/upload-handler.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.0.3. This makes it possible for unauthorized attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
INFO
Published Date :
July 12, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 23, 2025, 3:58 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the AIT CSV import/export plugin to version 3.0.4 or later.
- Remove the vulnerable plugin if an update is unavailable.
- Review uploaded files for malicious content.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ait-themes:ait_cvs_import_export:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (including) 3.0.3 Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce.rb Types: Exploit Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/36e699a4-91f2-426d-ba14-26036fbfeaea Types: Exploit Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-ait-themes-csv-import-export-arbitrary-file-upload-3-0-3/ Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://www.ait-themes.club/wordpress-plugins/csv-import-export/ Types: Product Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cece751c-400d-42b4-9438-950d5aca51fc?source=cve Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master//modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce.rb Types: Exploit Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce.rb Types: Exploit -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce.rb -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The AIT CSV import/export plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the /wp-content/plugins/ait-csv-import-export/admin/upload-handler.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.0.3. This makes it possible for unauthorized attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master//modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce.rb Added Reference https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce.rb Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/36e699a4-91f2-426d-ba14-26036fbfeaea Added Reference https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-ait-themes-csv-import-export-arbitrary-file-upload-3-0-3/ Added Reference https://www.ait-themes.club/wordpress-plugins/csv-import-export/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cece751c-400d-42b4-9438-950d5aca51fc?source=cve