WP Import Export Lite: Dangerous file upload
WP Import Export Lite is affected by dangerous file upload. Exploitation requires at least subscriber-level access. Successful exploitation can place attacker-controlled executable content on the server and may lead to full site compromise.
- Component
- WP Import Export Lite
- Plugin slug
wp-import-export-lite- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Aug 05, 2025
This CVE was published Aug 05, 2025 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
The WP Import Export Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpie_parse_upload_data' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.29. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and permissions granted by an Administrator, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 3.9.29.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H