CVE-2025-2008: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type 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 uploads due to missing file type validation in the import_single_post_as_csv() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.19. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. 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 for WordPress suffers from an unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) in the import_single_post_as_csv() function. This issue exists in all versions up to and including 7.19, was reintroduced in 7.20, and fixed again in 7.20.1. Authenticated users with at least Subscriber privileges can upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with network attack vector and low attack complexity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can upload arbitrary files to the affected WordPress server, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 7.20, with a fix available in 7.20.1. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the WP Ultimate CSV Importer plugin to version 7.20.1 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched. Until the update is applied, restrict user roles to prevent untrusted users from having Subscriber-level or higher access. Patch status is confirmed fixed in version 7.20.1; no other official mitigations are noted.
CVE-2025-2008: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type 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 uploads due to missing file type validation in the import_single_post_as_csv() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.19. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. Please note this vulnerability was reintroduced in 7.20, and subsequently patched again in 7.20.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WP Ultimate CSV Importer plugin for WordPress suffers from an unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) in the import_single_post_as_csv() function. This issue exists in all versions up to and including 7.19, was reintroduced in 7.20, and fixed again in 7.20.1. Authenticated users with at least Subscriber privileges can upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with network attack vector and low attack complexity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can upload arbitrary files to the affected WordPress server, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 7.20, with a fix available in 7.20.1. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the WP Ultimate CSV Importer plugin to version 7.20.1 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched. Until the update is applied, restrict user roles to prevent untrusted users from having Subscriber-level or higher access. Patch status is confirmed fixed in version 7.20.1; no other official mitigations are noted.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-05T21:30:50.072Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b1db7ef31ef0b54e3f1
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:25 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:09:08 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 8:44:06 AM
Views: 17
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