CVE-2020-36849Patch(ait-themes / csv_import_\/_export)

LOWCVSS 9.8 · CRITICAL

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch ait-themes csv_import_\/_export systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

The AIT CSV import/export plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the /wp-content/plugins/ait-csv-import-export/admin/upload-handler.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.0.3. This makes it possible for unauthorized attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.

0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-434

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

YES

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • csv_import_\/_export

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
csv_import_\/_export

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-05-25: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-05-25: 1Technical Details · 2026-05-25: 105-25
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
1100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
By indicator
Full discourse1 post
  • Hugo | DevOps | Cybersecurity 🇱🇻@HugoValters
    Patch

    CVE-2020-36849 - Critical RCE in Ait CSV import plugin for WordPress. Arbitrary file upload via missing validation. CVSS 9.8. Unpatched. Update or remove immediately. #CVE #WordPress #infosec #CVEAlert #DevSecOps #DevOps #sysadmin CVE Alerts and Patches: https://www.valtersit.com/cve/CVE-2020-36849/

    Post summary

    The post alerts about CVE-2020-36849, a critical remote code execution flaw in the Ait CSV import plugin for WordPress, and urges users to update or remove the plugin immediately.

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CPE platform detail1 entries

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PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
Appait-themescsv_import_\/_export-wordpress-

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