CVE-2025-12137 (GCVE-0-2025-12137)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-11-01 06:40 – Updated: 2026-04-08 17:32
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress <= 2.14.16 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Read
Summary
The Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 2.14.16. This is due to the plugin's REST API endpoint accepting arbitrary absolute file paths without proper validation in the 'attach_file()' function when handling 'file_local' actions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to read arbitrary files on the server's filesystem, including sensitive configuration files and system files via the 'local_url' parameter.
Severity
4.9 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-11-03 13:10 UTC
CWE
- CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path
Assigner
References
9 references
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jcollings | Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 2.14.16
(semver)
|
guessed |
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