CVE-2018-25325
CVE-2018-25325 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21849
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Woocommerce CSV Importer 3.3.6 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows any registered user to delete arbitrary files by submitting unescaped filenames through the delete_export_file AJAX action. Attackers can craft POST requests with directory traversal sequences in the filename parameter to delete sensitive files like wp-config.php outside the intended export directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-25325?
- Woocommerce CSV Importer 3.3.6 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows any registered user to delete arbitrary files by submitting unescaped filenames through the delete_export_file AJAX action. Attackers can craft POST requests with directory traversal sequences in the filename parameter to delete sensitive files like wp-config.php outside the intended export directory.
- How severe is CVE-2018-25325?
- CVE-2018-25325 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-25325 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-25325?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2018-25325 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2018-25325 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21849.
- When was CVE-2018-25325 published?
- CVE-2018-25325 was published on 2026-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lenonleite.com.br/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44433
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/woocommerce-csv-importer-path-traversal-file-deletion
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