CVE-2022-1565 Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress <= 3.6.7 - Admin+ Malicious File Upload
Administrators can upload arbitrary files via the WP All Import plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-1565?
CVE-2022-1565 is a high-severity vulnerability in wpallimport WP All Import – Drag & Drop Import for CSV, XML, Excel & Google Sheets, published on 18 Jul 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The plugin WP All Import is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation via the wp_all_import_get_gz.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.6.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator level permissions and above, 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-2022-1565?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpallimport Wp All Import.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1565?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1565 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-1565 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-1565 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in wpallimport WP All Import – Drag & Drop Import for CSV, XML, Excel & Google Sheets
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ggqc-76h3-jpv2.