CVE-2025-12137
Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress <= 2.14.16 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Read
Description
The Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 2.14.16. This is due to the plugin's REST API endpoint accepting arbitrary absolute file paths without proper validation in the 'attach_file()' function when handling 'file_local' actions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to read arbitrary files on the server's filesystem, including sensitive configuration files and system files via the 'local_url' parameter.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 1, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 1, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Import WP plugin to the latest version.
- Remove the plugin if it is not actively used.
- Verify file access controls on the server.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 2.14.16. This is due to the plugin's REST API endpoint accepting arbitrary absolute file paths without proper validation in the 'attach_file()' function when handling 'file_local' actions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to read arbitrary files on the server's filesystem, including sensitive configuration files and system files via the 'local_url' parameter. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-73 Added Reference https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/36.html Added Reference https://github.com/importwp/importwp/commit/94cc524aa0c81be6463a9e8d154b00220e34709c Added Reference https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Path_Traversal Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jc-importer/trunk/class/Common/Filesystem/Filesystem.php#L212 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jc-importer/trunk/class/Common/Filesystem/Filesystem.php#L56 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jc-importer/trunk/class/Common/Importer/ImporterManager.php#L435 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jc-importer/trunk/class/Common/Rest/RestManager.php#L1079 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3387749%40jc-importer&new=3387749%40jc-importer&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f10636ea-06aa-4186-a891-ed4bb0800c41?source=cve