CVE-2020-36849
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.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (6.98%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
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.
- CVSS 3.1
- 9.8 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 6.98% probability · 94th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-434
- Affected
- ait-themes/csv import \/ export
- Source
- security@wordfence.com
References
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master//modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce.rbExploit
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce.rbExploit
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/36e699a4-91f2-426d-ba14-26036fbfeaeaExploit
- https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-ait-themes-csv-import-export-arbitrary-file-upload-3-0-3/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ait-themes.club/wordpress-plugins/csv-import-export/Product
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cece751c-400d-42b4-9438-950d5aca51fc?source=cveThird Party Advisory
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce.rbExploit
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.