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HistoryDec 15, 2022 - 12:00 a.m.

WP CSV <= 1.8.0.0 - Reflected XSS via CSV Import

2022-12-1500:00:00
Mesut Cetin
wpscan.com
4
wordpress csv
plugin
xss
csv import
reflected
cross-site scripting
csrf
security vulnerability

EPSS

0.001

Percentile

40.6%

The plugin does not sanitize and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page when importing a CSV, and doe snot have CSRF checks in place as well, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.

PoC

Create a .txt file and the below line there: $ echo “” Make a logged in admin import the file (via “WP CSV” > “Import”) to trigger the XSS The attack could also be performed via CSRF

EPSS

0.001

Percentile

40.6%

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