CVE-2025-10001
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Administrator-level access to upload arbitrary files, including malicious .phar files, to WordPress sites using the Import any XML, CSV or Excel File plugin. This can lead to remote code execution on the server. All WordPress sites using this plugin up to version 3.9.3 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Import any XML, CSV or Excel File to WordPress plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise through remote code execution, allowing attackers to steal data, install backdoors, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Attackers upload web shells or malicious scripts to gain persistent access, deface websites, or deploy ransomware.
If Mitigated
If proper file validation and access controls are implemented, attackers cannot upload malicious files, limiting impact to failed attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated admin access but is straightforward once access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.9.4 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3358208/wp-all-import/trunk/classes/upload.php
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Import any XML, CSV or Excel File' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available, or manually update to version 3.9.4+. 5. Verify plugin is active and functioning.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin until patched.
Restrict file uploads via .htaccess
linuxBlock .phar and other dangerous file extensions at web server level.
<FilesMatch "\.(phar|php[0-9]?|phtml|inc)$">
Order Allow,Deny
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove Administrator access from untrusted users immediately.
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block .phar file uploads.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for 'Import any XML, CSV or Excel File' plugin version 3.9.3 or lower.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name='Import any XML, CSV or Excel File' --field=version (if WP-CLI installed)Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 3.9.4 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to /wp-content/uploads/wpallimport/files/ directory
- POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with 'action=wp_all_import_upload'
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests with .phar file extensions in uploads
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND post_data CONTAINS "wp_all_import_upload")