CVE-2022-0236

WP Import Export (Lite) <= 3.9.15 Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Disclosure

Published Jan 18, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 4.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
The WP Import Export WordPress plugin (both free and premium versions) is vulnerable to unauthenticated sensitive data disclosure due to a missing capability check on the download function wpie_process_file_download found in the ~/includes/classes/class-wpie-general.php file. This made it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download any imported or exported information from a vulnerable site which can contain sensitive information like user data. This affects versions up to, and including, 3.9.15.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update to version 3.9.16, or newer.

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Jan 31, 2025, 6:56 PM
Reserved
Jan 14, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 18, 2022, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:20 AM