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Critical· 9.1

CVE-2026-65461

A critical flaw in the Really Simple CSV Importer plugin allows an attacker to upload any file, including malicious code, without authentication. The vulnerability exists in all versions up to 1.3. If exploited, it could let attackers take full control of the affected site.

publishedJul 23, 2026
last modifiedJul 23, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.1
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
<1%
29th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →
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counting…on Sep 6, 2026

No official fix yet. If none appears within 45 days of first tracking, this entry is removed automatically.

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Who is affected

WordPress sites using the Really Simple CSV Importer plugin version 1.3 or earlier.

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Real-world impact

An attacker could upload a PHP script or other executable file and then run it, giving them full control over the website, data theft, defacement, or further attacks.

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Why this severity

The CVSS score of 9.1 reflects that the flaw is network reachable, low effort, requires high privileges (but not authentication), no user interaction, and can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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What to do about it

no official fix yet

No official fix or mitigation is documented in the sources yet. Monitor the vendor advisory and apply the patch as soon as it is released.

No fix documented in sources

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Timeline

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How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone needed
ScopeChanged
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactHigh
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References & advisories

(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →