WP Import – Ultimate CSV XML Importer for: A security weakness
WP Import – Ultimate CSV XML Importer for is affected by a security weakness. Exploitation requires at least subscriber-level access. The resulting impact depends on how the affected component exposes the vulnerable operation.
- Component
- WP Import – Ultimate CSV XML Importer for
- Plugin slug
wp-ultimate-csv-importer- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Sep 10, 2025
- Weakness
- CWE-862 — Missing Authorization
This CVE was published Sep 10, 2025 and is one of 14 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update WP Import – Ultimate CSV XML Importer for 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 – Ultimate CSV XML Importer for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_ftp_details' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 7.27. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve a configured set of SFTP/FTP credentials.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N