CVE-2025-12894: CWE-552 Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties in jcollings Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-12894 affects the Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress plugin by jcollings. The vulnerability arises from insufficient access controls on directories used to store exported and imported data files (/exportwp and /importwp). Without .htaccess protection, these directories are accessible to unauthenticated attackers, leading to sensitive information exposure. The issue impacts all plugin versions up to and including 2.14.17. No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access sensitive data stored in the export and import directories of the plugin, potentially exposing confidential information contained in CSV or XML files. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a medium impact due to the ease of access and the sensitivity of the exposed data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should manually restrict access to the /exportwp and /importwp directories, for example by adding appropriate .htaccess rules or server-level access controls to prevent unauthorized external access. Monitoring for updates from the vendor is recommended to apply any forthcoming patches.
CVE-2025-12894: CWE-552 Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties in jcollings Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12894 affects the Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress plugin by jcollings. The vulnerability arises from insufficient access controls on directories used to store exported and imported data files (/exportwp and /importwp). Without .htaccess protection, these directories are accessible to unauthenticated attackers, leading to sensitive information exposure. The issue impacts all plugin versions up to and including 2.14.17. No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access sensitive data stored in the export and import directories of the plugin, potentially exposing confidential information contained in CSV or XML files. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a medium impact due to the ease of access and the sensitivity of the exposed data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should manually restrict access to the /exportwp and /importwp directories, for example by adding appropriate .htaccess rules or server-level access controls to prevent unauthorized external access. Monitoring for updates from the vendor is recommended to apply any forthcoming patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-07T18:29:34.958Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6920235bcf2d47c38997b546
Added to database: 11/21/2025, 8:31:23 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:02:52 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 7:59:28 AM
Views: 229
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