Vulnerability Description
The Demo Importer Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to XML External Entity Injection (XXE) in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.9 via the SVG file upload functionality. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to achieve code execution in vulnerable configurations. This only impacts sites on versions of PHP older than 8.0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/demo-importer-plus/tags/2.0.6/inc/imp
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/demo-importer-plus/trunk/inc/importer
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3439643/demo-importer-plus/trunk/in
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b2971aa0-8287-4142-bd0
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-14478?
CVE-2025-14478 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Demo Importer Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to XML External Entity Injection (XXE) in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.9 via the SVG file upload functionality. This makes it possib...
How severe is CVE-2025-14478?
CVE-2025-14478 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-14478?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.