CVE-2025-5061
HIGH EPSS 45.2%
Published Aug 5, 202510mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
8.8 CVSS 3.1
Published Aug 5, 2025 10mo ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago
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.
CVSS Details
Base Score
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High
Threat Intelligence
EPSS Exploit Probability
45.2% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Resource Mgmt
Affected Products 1
| Vendor | Product | Version | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| vjinfotech | wp_import_export_lite | * | <3.9.30 |
References 5
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-import-export-lite/trunk/includes/classes/import/class-wpie-upload-validate.php#L24
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-import-export-lite/trunk/includes/classes/import/class-wpie-upload-validate.php#L89
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3323402/
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3338701/
- wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5c0f3248-fef6-48a5-b2e1-f2778528fba1?source=cve
Remediation
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3323402/
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3338701/