CVE-2025-2007: CWE-23 Relative Path Traversal in smackcoders WP Ultimate CSV Importer – Import CSV, XML & Excel into WordPress
The Import Export Suite for CSV and XML Datafeed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the deleteImage() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.19. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). Please note this vulnerability was reintroduced in 7.20, and subsequently patched again in 7.20.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP Ultimate CSV Importer plugin suffers from a relative path traversal vulnerability (CWE-23) in the deleteImage() function, which fails to properly validate file paths. This allows authenticated attackers with at least Subscriber privileges to delete arbitrary files on the server. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 7.19 and was reintroduced in 7.20 before being fixed in 7.20.1. Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution by deleting critical files necessary for WordPress operation.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can delete arbitrary files on the server, potentially causing denial of service or enabling remote code execution if key files like wp-config.php are removed. This compromises the integrity and availability of the WordPress installation and can lead to full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the WP Ultimate CSV Importer plugin to version 7.20.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched. Versions up to 7.19 and 7.20 are vulnerable. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory. Patch status is confirmed by the version history described in the vulnerability details.
CVE-2025-2007: CWE-23 Relative Path Traversal in smackcoders WP Ultimate CSV Importer – Import CSV, XML & Excel into WordPress
Description
The Import Export Suite for CSV and XML Datafeed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the deleteImage() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.19. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). Please note this vulnerability was reintroduced in 7.20, and subsequently patched again in 7.20.1.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WP Ultimate CSV Importer plugin suffers from a relative path traversal vulnerability (CWE-23) in the deleteImage() function, which fails to properly validate file paths. This allows authenticated attackers with at least Subscriber privileges to delete arbitrary files on the server. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 7.19 and was reintroduced in 7.20 before being fixed in 7.20.1. Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution by deleting critical files necessary for WordPress operation.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can delete arbitrary files on the server, potentially causing denial of service or enabling remote code execution if key files like wp-config.php are removed. This compromises the integrity and availability of the WordPress installation and can lead to full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the WP Ultimate CSV Importer plugin to version 7.20.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched. Versions up to 7.19 and 7.20 are vulnerable. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory. Patch status is confirmed by the version history described in the vulnerability details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-05T21:29:34.461Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b1db7ef31ef0b54e3ed
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:25 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:08:57 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 10:21:09 PM
Views: 16
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