CVE-2022-1565 HIGH

CVE-2022-1565: Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress <= 3.6.7 - Admin+ Malicious File Upload

Vendor Wpallimport
Product WP All Import – Drag & Drop Import for CSV, XML, Excel & Google Sheets
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published July 18, 2022
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

7.2/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The plugin WP All Import is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation via the wp_all_import_get_gz.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.6.7. 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.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP All Import allows authenticated users with high privileges to upload files without proper validation. An attacker with admin or equivalent access can upload malicious files to the site, potentially gaining the ability to run their own code. All versions up to 3.6.7 are affected. Update to a version newer than 3.6.7.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload malicious files and run arbitrary code on the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can lead to full site takeover and data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level admin or equivalent privileges on the WordPress site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 18, 2022 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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