Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a high-risk WordPress plugin issue. If an attacker already has administrator access, WP All Import versions up to 3.6.7 may let them upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to server takeover. The main business concern is impact after admin account compromise, not unauthenticated internet-wide exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority where WP All Import is installed on business-critical WordPress sites, especially if administrator account security is weak or shared. Prioritize inventory, update guidance, and admin account review.
Technical view
CVE-2022-1565 is a CWE-434 arbitrary file upload flaw in WP All Import through wp_all_import_get_gz.php. The source states missing file type validation in versions up to and including 3.6.7. Exploitation requires administrator-level authentication and may enable remote code execution depending on server handling of uploaded files.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running WP All Import versions up to and including 3.6.7. The attacker must authenticate with administrator-level permissions or higher, so compromised admin accounts are the primary realistic exposure path.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability is still serious because a malicious or compromised administrator could upload files that the server may execute.
Researcher notes
Version metadata in the source bundle appears incomplete, but the description and title identify WP All Import up to 3.6.7. The core issue is missing file type validation in wp_all_import_get_gz.php, mapped to CWE-434 and CVSS 7.2 with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites running WP All Import.
- Upgrade WP All Import according to vendor or WordPress plugin guidance.
- Remove the plugin where it is not operationally required.
- Restrict and monitor administrator accounts on affected WordPress sites.
- Review webroot and upload directories for unexpected executable files.
- Check vendor guidance before assuming any specific fixed version.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed WP All Import versions across WordPress assets.
- Flag any installation at version 3.6.7 or earlier.
- Review logs for access to wp_all_import_get_gz.php.
- Audit recent administrator activity on affected sites.
- Check file integrity for unexpected PHP or executable uploads.
- Verify remediation by confirming vendor-supported plugin version status.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5d281333-d9af-4eb7-bc5c-ea7ceeddac03?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2749264/wp-all-import/trunk?contextall=1&old=2737093&old_path=%2Fwp-all-import%2FtrunkCVE reference
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-1565CVE reference
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.