CVE-2024-7620: The Customizer Export/Import plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7620?

customizer export\/import: upgrade to 0.9.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7620 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7620 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-7620 affect?

CVE-2024-7620 affects customizer export\/import. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). The Customizer Export/Import plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the '_import' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.7. This makes it possible for authenticated at

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7620?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.6UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7620 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting customizer export\/import. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Customizer Export/Import plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the '_import' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. NOTE: This vulnerability is only exploitable when used

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: fastlinemedia

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-07 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fastlinemedia customizer export\/import UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.9.7.1

Fixed in: 0.9.7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy customizer-exportimport || rpm -q customizer-exportimport || customizer-exportimport --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.9.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade customizer-exportimport

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade customizer-exportimport

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-7620?

customizer export\/import: upgrade to 0.9.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7620 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7620 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-7620 affect?

CVE-2024-7620 affects customizer export\/import. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). The Customizer Export/Import plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the '_import' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.7. This makes it possible for authenticated at

How urgent is CVE-2024-7620?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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