Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress <= 3.6.8 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload via Path Traversal

2022-10-17 00:00

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Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 3.6.9

Affected PluginWP All Import – Drag & Drop Import for CSV, XML, Excel & Google Sheets

Affected Version<= 3.6.8

CVSS6.5Medium

CVECVE-2022-2711

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Vulnerability Overview

The Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file path validation in uploaded zip archives in versions up to, and including, 3.6.8. 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.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 3.6.9, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-2711 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/420bcda3-e275-4811-ae37-df69d4d60cee

CVSS Vector

6.5

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredHigh
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone

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