Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects the Soflyy WordPress import plugin and can let a highly privileged logged-in user run arbitrary code on the website. A successful attack could lead to full site compromise, data exposure, content changes, or outage. The bundle does not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any business-critical WordPress site using this plugin. The technical impact is critical, but the available evidence does not support claiming active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2022-36386 is authenticated arbitrary code execution in Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress versions <= 3.6.7. CVSS 3.1 is 9.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the Soflyy plugin at version 3.6.7 or earlier. Risk is highest where privileged WordPress accounts are shared, weakly protected, or already compromised.
Exploitation context
The source bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability requires authenticated high privileges, but could be severe after credential theft or insider misuse.
Researcher notes
Key constraints are PR:H and UI:N. CWE-434 and CWE-94 indicate unsafe file upload or code-handling behavior, but the bundle does not include exploit mechanics or detailed patch notes.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the affected plugin and version.
- Update the plugin according to vendor or WordPress.org guidance.
- Disable the plugin if a safe version cannot be confirmed.
- Limit privileged WordPress access to necessary administrators only.
- Enforce MFA and review privileged account hygiene.
Validation and detection
- Check installed plugin version against the <= 3.6.7 affected range.
- Confirm remediation using vendor or WordPress.org release information.
- Review privileged WordPress user accounts for unexpected access.
- Inspect web and WordPress logs for suspicious privileged activity.
- Verify the plugin is disabled where updates are unavailable.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-94: Code execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupExecution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/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:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H2.36Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.1CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-all-import/wordpress-import-any-xml-or-csv-file-to-wordpress-plugin-3-6-7-authenticated-arbitrary-code-execution-vulnerabilityCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-all-import/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.
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.
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.