What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-14478?

CVE-2025-14478 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2025-14478?

Organizations using all face notable risk from CVE-2025-14478, a XML external entity vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-14478?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems running all and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

PHP CVE-2025-14478

HIGH

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (CWE-611)

2026-01-17 security@wordfence.com

PHP WordPress XXE

7.5

CVSS 3.1

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 17, 2026 - 08:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

Demo Importer Plus (WordPress plugin) is affected by improper restriction of xml external entity reference (CVSS 7.5).

Technical ContextAI

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 ProductsAI

Vendor: WordPress. Product: Demo Importer Plus (WordPress plugin). Component: SVG file upload.

RemediationAI

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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