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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1317 affects the WordPress plugin WP Import – Ultimate CSV XML Importer. A logged-in user with Subscriber access or higher may be able to abuse a crafted uploaded filename to read sensitive database information. Risk is limited by prerequisites: the Single Import/Export option must be enabled and the server must run PHP below 8.0.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term WordPress maintenance item, not an emergency unless affected sites allow public registration or many low-privilege users. Prioritize internet-facing and business-critical sites first because the main impact is possible exposure of sensitive database data.
Technical view
The issue is SQL injection caused by insufficient escaping of the file_name parameter. The filename is stored during upload and later used in raw SQL queries without proper sanitization. Reported affected versions are all plugin versions up to and including 7.37. CVSS is 6.5, with high confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact stated.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites using this plugin at version 7.37 or earlier, with Single Import/Export enabled, PHP below 8.0, and untrusted or broadly available Subscriber-level accounts.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is stated in the provided sources, and the CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. Exploitation requires authentication and specific configuration. Successful abuse could allow database information disclosure through SQL injection.
Researcher notes
Key conditions are authenticated Subscriber+ access, Single Import/Export enabled, and PHP < 8.0. The vulnerable flow involves uploaded filenames persisted and later consumed by raw SQL. The provided bundle references Wordfence, vulnerable code locations, and a WordPress Trac changeset, but does not include evidence of exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites using WP Ultimate CSV Importer.
- Check whether plugin version is 7.37 or earlier.
- Review vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for the fixed version.
- Disable Single Import/Export if not required.
- Upgrade PHP to 8.0 or later where compatible.
- Restrict Subscriber account creation and remove unnecessary low-privilege users.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Verify whether Single Import/Export is enabled.
- Confirm server PHP version is below 8.0 or not.
- Review user roles for unnecessary Subscriber-level access.
- Check vendor changelog or WordPress Trac for remediation status.
- Monitor database and web logs for suspicious import activity.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N2.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fd80133d-03c7-4ecb-ad2c-98950f788ca6?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-ultimate-csv-importer/tags/7.34/managerExtensions/LogManager.php#L763CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-ultimate-csv-importer/tags/7.34/uploadModules/UrlUpload.php#L181CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3445414CVE reference
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.