CVE-2025-10001: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in wpallimport WP All Import – Drag & Drop Import for CSV, XML, Excel & Google Sheets
The Import any XML, CSV or Excel File to WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the import functionality in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload unsafe files like .phar files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP All Import – Drag & Drop Import for CSV, XML, Excel & Google Sheets WordPress plugin suffers from CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. Due to missing file type validation in the import functionality, authenticated administrators can upload unsafe files (e.g., .phar) that may enable remote code execution. This affects all versions up to 3.9.3. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.2, indicating a high-severity remote network vulnerability requiring high privileges but no user interaction.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level privileges can upload arbitrary files, including potentially malicious .phar files, to the server hosting the WordPress site. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 7.2). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid using vulnerable versions of the plugin if possible.
CVE-2025-10001: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in wpallimport WP All Import – Drag & Drop Import for CSV, XML, Excel & Google Sheets
Description
The Import any XML, CSV or Excel File to WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the import functionality in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload unsafe files like .phar files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WP All Import – Drag & Drop Import for CSV, XML, Excel & Google Sheets WordPress plugin suffers from CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. Due to missing file type validation in the import functionality, authenticated administrators can upload unsafe files (e.g., .phar) that may enable remote code execution. This affects all versions up to 3.9.3. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.2, indicating a high-severity remote network vulnerability requiring high privileges but no user interaction.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level privileges can upload arbitrary files, including potentially malicious .phar files, to the server hosting the WordPress site. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 7.2). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid using vulnerable versions of the plugin if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-04T17:50:53.706Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68c11e7ce55cc6e90d9f3b44
Added to database: 9/10/2025, 6:45:16 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:55:59 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 5:41:35 AM
Views: 94
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