CVE-2020-36849 json
AIT CSV import/export <= 3.0.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
published 2025-07-12 15 mo ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-30798
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 8.0%
- EPSS 8.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 1
- Metasploit
Summary
The AIT CSV import/export plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the /wp-content/plugins/ait-csv-import-export/admin/upload-handler.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.0.3. This makes it possible for unauthorized attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
Timeline
- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce)
- Published
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- Proof of concept is public
- Automatable
- yes
- Technical impact
- total
- Assessed
- 15 mo ago
Exploit prediction
7.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit exploit/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce WordPress AIT CSV Import Export Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution metasploit exploit, excellent rank, 2020-11-14
- raw.githubusercontent.com https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce.rb referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/36e699a4-91f2-426d-ba14-26036fbfeaea referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- github.com https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master//modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce.rb referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Affected products
- AIT Themes AIT CSV import/export
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
- Technology feeds
References
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raw.githubusercontent.com
/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce.rb
exploit
-
wpscan.com
/vulnerability/36e699a4-91f2-426d-ba14-26036fbfeaea
exploit
-
github.com
/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master//modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_ait_csv_rce.rb
exploit
-
acunetix.com
/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-ait-themes-csv-import-export-arbitrary-file-upload-3-0-3/
vendor-advisory
-
wordfence.com
/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cece751c-400d-42b4-9438-950d5aca51fc?source=cve
third-party-advisory
-
ait-themes.club
/wordpress-plugins/csv-import-export/
product
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-36849
- NVD CVE-2020-36849
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