CVE-2025-14627
WP Import – Ultimate CSV XML Importer for WordPress <= 7.35 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Server-Side Request Forgery via Bitly Shortlink Bypass
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 1, 2026, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 1, 2026, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the WP Import plugin to the latest version.
- Validate all URLs after redirect resolution.
- Implement strict URL validation checks.
- Restrict access to internal endpoints.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-918 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-ultimate-csv-importer/tags/7.34/uploadModules/UrlUpload.php#L290 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-ultimate-csv-importer/tags/7.34/uploadModules/UrlUpload.php#L73 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3421699/wp-ultimate-csv-importer/trunk/uploadModules/UrlUpload.php Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/87040f2b-4de0-4a8d-ae30-b340638a6df2?source=cve