Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This WordPress plugin flaw can let an attacker trick a logged-in administrator into uploading dangerous files. If successful, files are placed in /wp-content/uploads/. Admin interaction is required, but the potential site impact is severe.
Executive priority
Prioritize review for public WordPress sites because successful abuse could affect site integrity, confidentiality, and availability. This is high urgency where the vulnerable plugin is installed, but the source bundle does not support claiming active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2022-29451 combines CSRF and arbitrary file upload in Rara One Click Demo Import <= 1.2.9. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8: network vector, low complexity, no attacker privileges, required user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using Raratheme Rara One Click Demo Import versions <= 1.2.9. Highest concern is for sites where privileged administrators are routinely authenticated in WordPress.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The described attack depends on convincing a logged-in administrator to perform a malicious cross-site request.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies CSRF leading to arbitrary file upload in plugin versions <= 1.2.9. The bundle lacks exploit telemetry, CPEs, and a confirmed fixed version, so validation should focus on asset discovery, version confirmation, upload anomalies, and vendor advisories.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Rara One Click Demo Import.
- Identify any installed version at or below 1.2.9.
- Check WordPress.org and Patchstack for current vendor remediation guidance.
- Update to a vendor-confirmed safe version when available.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not operationally required.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin presence and version on each WordPress site.
- Review /wp-content/uploads/ for unexpected executable or dangerous files.
- Check administrator activity around suspicious upload timestamps.
- Verify whether vendor guidance identifies a fixed version after 1.2.9.
- Confirm no unsupported workaround is treated as a permanent fix.
Public sources used
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
File traversal and upload weaknesses can lead teams to review file, web shell, execution, and collection telemetry. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/rara-one-click-demo-import/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/rara-one-click-demo-import/wordpress-rara-one-click-demo-import-plugin-1-2-9-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-leads-to-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerabilityCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
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.