How to fix CVE-2025-5061?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems running all and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls and restrict upload directories.

Is Wp Import Export Lite affected by CVE-2025-5061?

Organizations using all face notable risk from CVE-2025-5061, a unrestricted file upload vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5. This could allow attackers to access or modify files outside intended directories, potentially exposing sensitive configuration or credentials.

CVE-2025-5061

HIGH

2025-08-05 [email protected]

7.5

CVSS 3.1

CVSS Vector

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:05 vuln.today

Patch Released

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:05 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Aug 05, 2025 - 08:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

Description

The WP Import Export Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpie_parse_upload_data' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.29. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and permissions granted by an Administrator, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 3.9.29.

Analysis

The WP Import Export Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpie_parse_upload_data' function in all versions up to, and. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. This Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability could allow attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server.

Technical Context

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. The WP Import Export Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpie_parse_upload_data' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.29. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and permissions granted by an Administrator, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 3.9.29. Affected products include: Vjinfotech Wp Import Export Lite. Version information: version 3.9.29..

Affected Products

Vjinfotech Wp Import Export Lite.

Remediation

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +0.5

CVSS: +38

POC: 0

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