CVE-2025-14627 — MEDIUM (6.4)

Vulnerability Description

The WP Import – Ultimate CSV XML Importer for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 7.35. This is due to inadequate validation of the resolved URL after following Bitly shortlink redirects in the `upload_function()` method. While the initial URL is validated using `wp_http_validate_url()`, when a Bitly shortlink is detected, the `unshorten_bitly_url()` function follows redirects to the final destination URL without re-validating it. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to make the server perform HTTP requests to arbitrary internal endpoints, including localhost, private IP ranges, and cloud metadata services (e.g., 169.254.169.254), potentially exposing sensitive internal data.

CVSS Score

6.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-918

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-14627?

CVE-2025-14627 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The WP Import – Ultimate CSV XML Importer for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 7.35. This is due to inadequate validati...

How severe is CVE-2025-14627?

CVE-2025-14627 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-14627?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.