CVE-2024-54262 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-54262: WordPress Import Export For WooCommerce plugin <= 1.6.2 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Sidngr
Product Import Export For WooCommerce
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published December 13, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

9.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in sidngr Import Export For WooCommerce import-export-for-woocommerce allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Import Export For WooCommerce: from n/a through <= 1.6.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Import Export For WooCommerce versions up to 1.6.2 allow authenticated users to upload files without proper validation. An attacker with low-level site access can upload malicious files, including PHP code, to execute arbitrary commands on the server. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the entire site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload and execute malicious files (including PHP code) on the server to take control of the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise: attackers can steal data, modify content, install backdoors, or take the site offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) on the WordPress site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 13, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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