CVE-2020-36849
critical · 9.8The AIT CSV import/export plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the /wp-content/plugins/ait-csv-import-export/admin/upload-handler.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.0.3. This makes it possible for unauthorized attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
9.8
CVSS
7.0%
EPSS (exploit prob.)
94th
EPSS percentile
2025-07-12
Published
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-434
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| ait-themes | csv_import_/_export | <= 3.0.3 |
Check a specific version with /api/v1/cve/match.
References
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master//modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce.rb
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce.rb
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/36e699a4-91f2-426d-ba14-26036fbfeaea
- https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-ait-themes-csv-import-export-arbitrary-file-upload-3-0-3/
- https://www.ait-themes.club/wordpress-plugins/csv-import-export/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cece751c-400d-42b4-9438-950d5aca51fc?source=cve
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce.rb
Query this programmatically:
curl https://evil-db.io/api/v1/cve/CVE-2020-36849