SB2025080833 - Arbitrary file upload in WP Import Export Lite plugin for WordPress
Published: August 8, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025080833
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-5061)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload in the "wpie_parse_upload_data" function. A remote user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-import-export-lite/trunk/includes/classes/import/class-wpie-upload-validate.php#L24
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-import-export-lite/trunk/includes/classes/import/class-wpie-upload-validate.php#L89
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3323402/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3338701/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5c0f3248-fef6-48a5-b2e1-f2778528fba1?source=cve