CVE-2024-13562 Information disclosure in Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can access sensitive user data and files stored in the plugin's uploads directory, exposing private information.

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-2024-13562?

CVE-2024-13562 is a high-severity vulnerability in jcollings Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress, published on 25 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.14.5 via the uploads directory. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data stored insecurely in the /wp-content/uploads/ directory which can contain information like imported or local user data and files.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-13562?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Importwp Import Wp.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13562?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-13562 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-13562 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-13562 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v3m7-mv24-3m5j.

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