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Medium · 4.9 Public exploit CVE-2025-12137 EUVD-2025-37425GHSA-rqj4-c9gx-xx38

Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress <= 2.14.16 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Read

Published Nov 1, 2025 · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · Assigned by Wordfence

Vendor: jcollings Product: Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress Category: Web / CMS

Description

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
jcollings Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress ≤ 2.14.16 —

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