CVE-2023-7082: export any wordpress data to xml\/csv vulnerability

What is known

The Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress plugin before 3.7.3 accepts all zip files and automatically extracts the zip file into a publicly accessible directory without sufficiently validating the extracted file type. This may allows high privilege users such as administrator to upload an executable file type leading to remote code execution.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-7082, a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) affecting export any wordpress data to xml\/csv, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether export any wordpress data to xml\/csv is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

Sources

• NVD
• Reference