PatchTheCVECVE-2025-4190: The CSV Mass Importer WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not properly validate uploaded files, allowing high pr
CVE-2025-4190 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting csv mass importer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The CSV Mass Importer WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not properly validate uploaded files, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup)
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 52%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2025-05-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-4190?
csv mass importer: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-4190 being exploited?
CVE-2025-4190 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-2025-4190 affect?
CVE-2025-4190 affects csv mass importer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The CSV Mass Importer WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not properly validate uploaded files, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multis
How urgent is CVE-2025-4190?
Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference