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1 vulnerability by AIT Themes

CVE-2020-36849 (GCVE-0-2020-36849)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-07-12 11:23 – Updated: 2026-04-08 17:24
VLAI?
Title
AIT CSV import/export <= 3.0.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Summary
The 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.
Severity ?
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
AIT Themes AIT CSV import/export Affected: 0 , ≤ 3.0.3 (semver)
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