CVE-2025-12894
Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress <= 2.14.17 - Unauthenticated Information Exposure
Description
The Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.14.17 via the import/export functionality and a lack of .htaccess protection. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data from exports stored in /exportwp and import data stored in /importwp.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 21, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 21, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-12894
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the plugin to the latest version.
- Configure .htaccess to protect sensitive directories.
- Remove sensitive files from export/import directories.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 21, 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 Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.14.17 via the import/export functionality and a lack of .htaccess protection. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data from exports stored in /exportwp and import data stored in /importwp. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-552 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3394624%40jc-importer&new=3394624%40jc-importer&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/28ca9590-dc0b-40c9-9de6-1480094ea8be?source=cve