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CVE-2025-12894

5.3 · MEDIUM

The Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.14.17 via the import/ex…

Published Nov 21, 2025CWE-552EPSS 0.26%

Overview

CVE-2025-12894 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 21, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.14.17 via the import/export functionality and a lack of .htaccess protection. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data from exports stored in /exportwp and import data stored in /importwp.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3394624%40jc-importer&new=3394624%40jc-importer&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Refwww.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/28ca9590-dc0b-40c9-9de6-1480094ea8be?source=cve

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-12894?

CVE-2025-12894 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 21, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-12894?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-12894?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-12894?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2025-12894 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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