What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Import Export Suite for CSV and XML Datafeed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the deleteImage() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.19. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). Please note this vulnerability was reintroduced in 7.20, and subsequently patched again in 7.20.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Ultimate CSV Importer versions 7.19 and earlier contain a vulnerability allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify or delete site data. The plugin fails to properly validate user permissions when processing CSV import operations, enabling attackers to bypass intended access controls and corrupt or remove critical content without authorization.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify or delete site data and content without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can corrupt, modify, or delete posts, pages, and other site content through CSV imports.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 1, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
