WP Import Export Lite <= 3.9.28 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload

CVE Details

Basic Information

Title WP Import Export Lite <= 3.9.28 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
Type cve
Published 2025-08-05T07:24:14.925Z
Modified 2025-08-05T07:24:14.925Z

Product Information

Vendor vjinfotech
Product WP Import Export Lite
Version *

CVSS Information

Base Score 7.5 (HIGH)
Attack Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

AI Analysis

AI Description The WP Import Export Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation. This allows authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher to upload arbitrary files, potentially enabling remote code execution.
AI Severity High
AI Vendor vjinfotech
AI Product WP Import Export Lite
AI Version Up to 3.9.28

Affected Products

  • vjinfotech WP Import Export Lite *

Additional Information

CWE List CWE-434
Source Wordfence

Description

The WP Import Export Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ‘wpie_tempalte_import’ function in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.28. 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.

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