How severe is CVE-2022-1565?

CVE-2022-1565 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-1565 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1565?

CVE-2022-1565 affects Wpallimport Wp All Import. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1565?

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.

When was CVE-2022-1565 published?

CVE-2022-1565 was published on 2022-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1565

CVE-2022-1565 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpallimport Wp All Import with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Wpallimport Wp All Import
Published: 2022-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The plugin WP All Import is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation via the wp_all_import_get_gz.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.6.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator level permissions and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1565?: The plugin WP All Import is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation via the wp_all_import_get_gz.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.6.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator level permissions and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
How severe is CVE-2022-1565?: CVE-2022-1565 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-1565 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1565?: CVE-2022-1565 affects Wpallimport Wp All Import. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1565?: 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.
When was CVE-2022-1565 published?: CVE-2022-1565 was published on 2022-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpallimport:wp_all_import:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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