CVE-2022-29451 HIGH

CVE-2022-29451: WordPress Rara One Click Demo Import plugin <= 1.2.9 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) leads to Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Raratheme
Product Rara One Click Demo Import (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published April 29, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

8.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) leading to Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in Rara One Click Demo Import plugin <= 1.2.9 on WordPress allows attackers to trick logged-in admin users into uploading dangerous files into /wp-content/uploads/ directory.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Rara One Click Demo Import WordPress plugin through version 1.2.9 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF). An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in WordPress admin, performs unauthorized actions on the site without the admin's knowledge or consent. This could allow the attacker to import malicious demo content or modify site settings.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick a logged-in admin into importing malicious demo content or changing site settings without their consent.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized demo imports or site configuration changes could deface your site, inject malware, or compromise user data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin must visit a malicious webpage while logged into WordPress. No special plugin configuration required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 29, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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