CVE-2022-36386 CRITICAL

CVE-2022-36386: WordPress Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress plugin <= 3.6.7 - Authenticated Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability

Vendor Soflyy
Product Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress (WordPress plugin)
Published September 21, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.1/10
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:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Authenticated Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability in Soflyy Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress plugin <= 3.6.7 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

An authenticated administrator can read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the WordPress site through the import functionality. The plugin does not properly validate or restrict file access during XML/CSV import operations. An attacker with admin privileges can exploit this to access sensitive data, modify site files, or disrupt site availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the WordPress installation.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can be used to access sensitive files, alter site code, or take the site offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator-level access to WordPress.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 21, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated