CVE-2020-36849 AIT CSV import/export <= 3.0.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files via the AIT CSV import/export plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-36849?
CVE-2020-36849 is a critical vulnerability in AIT CSV import/export, published on 12 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The AIT CSV import/export plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the /wp-content/plugins/ait-csv-import-export/admin/upload-handler.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.0.3. This makes it possible for unauthorized attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36849?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ait-Themes Csv Import \/ Export.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36849?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36849 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-36849 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36849 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Sources
Also known as CVE-2025-34083, GHSA-p27j-qf57-7cm7.