CVE-2025-14478
HIGHCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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2Description
The Demo Importer Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to XML External Entity Injection (XXE) in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.9 via the SVG file upload functionality. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to achieve code execution in vulnerable configurations. This only impacts sites on versions of PHP older than 8.0.
Analysis
Demo Importer Plus (WordPress plugin) is affected by improper restriction of xml external entity reference (CVSS 7.5).
Technical Context
This vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) exists in the SVG file upload component. The Demo Importer Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to XML External Entity Injection (XXE) in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.9 via the SVG file upload functionality. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to achieve code execution in vulnerable configurations. This only impacts sites on versions of PHP older than 8.0.
Affected Products
Vendor: WordPress. Product: Demo Importer Plus (WordPress plugin). Component: SVG file upload.
Remediation
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate file types by content. Store uploads outside web root. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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