How severe is CVE-2024-13562?

CVE-2024-13562 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-2024-13562 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-13562?

CVE-2024-13562 affects Importwp Import Wp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13562?

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-2024-13562 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-13562 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51673.

When was CVE-2024-13562 published?

CVE-2024-13562 was published on 2025-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-13562

CVE-2024-13562 is a high-severity vulnerability in Importwp Import Wp 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51673
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Importwp Import Wp
Published: 2025-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.14.5 via the uploads directory. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data stored insecurely in the /wp-content/uploads/ directory which can contain information like imported or local user data and files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-13562?: The Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.14.5 via the uploads directory. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data stored insecurely in the /wp-content/uploads/ directory which can contain information like imported or local user data and files.
How severe is CVE-2024-13562?: CVE-2024-13562 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-2024-13562 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-13562?: CVE-2024-13562 affects Importwp Import Wp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13562?: 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-2024-13562 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-13562 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51673.
When was CVE-2024-13562 published?: CVE-2024-13562 was published on 2025-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:importwp:import_wp:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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