WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2024-31308 Modified

WP Import Export Lite: Code execution

WP Import Export Lite is affected by code execution. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Successful exploitation can run attacker-controlled code in the WordPress hosting account.

CVE / CNA score 4.4 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 7.2 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
WP Import Export Lite
Plugin slug
wp-import-export-lite
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Apr 07, 2024
Weakness
CWE-502 — Deserialization of Untrusted Data

This CVE was published Apr 07, 2024 and is one of 5 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update WP Import Export Lite 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

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in VJInfotech WP Import Export Lite.This issue affects WP Import Export Lite: from n/a through 3.9.26.

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

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

Primary and upstream sources