CVE-2020-36849 is a critical arbitrary file upload vulnerability affecting the AIT CSV import/export plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to and including 3.0.3. This flaw, stemming from missing file type validation in upload-handler.php, allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) and an EPSS score indicating high exploitability, this vulnerability poses a severe risk. While not on the KEV catalog or Hot List, a Metasploit module exists, confirming exploitability, despite a lack of broader community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ait-themes:csv_import_\/_export:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.3 Bluesky, 0.3 Mastodon, and 2.4 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.