Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress <= 3.6.8 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload via Path Traversal

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CVE CVE-2022-2711
CVSS Medium (6.5)
Publicly Published October 17, 2022
Last Updated January 22, 2024
Researcher lucy
Description

The Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file path validation in uploaded zip archives in versions up to, and including, 3.6.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.

References

1 affected software package

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug wp-all-import (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Affected Version
  • <= 3.6.8
Patched Version
  • 3.6.9
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