WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2022-1565 Modified

Wp All Import: Dangerous file upload

Wp All Import is affected by dangerous file upload. Exploitation requires an authenticated WordPress account. Successful exploitation can place attacker-controlled executable content on the server and may lead to full site compromise.

CVE / CNA score 7.2 CVSS 3.1 · security@wordfence.com
NVD score 7.2 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Wp All Import
Plugin slug
wp-all-import
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jul 18, 2022
Weakness
CWE-434 — Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

This CVE was published Jul 18, 2022 and is one of 24 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Wp All Import to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

The plugin WP All Import is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation via the wp_all_import_get_gz.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.6.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator level permissions and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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