Is CVE-2018-25325 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25325 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25325 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-25325 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25325?

CVE-2018-25325 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-25325

CWE-22Published: May 17, 2026· Updated: May 18, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.29%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:52.5th

Official Description

Woocommerce CSV Importer 3.3.6 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows any registered user to delete arbitrary files by submitting unescaped filenames through the delete_export_file AJAX action. Attackers can craft POST requests with directory traversal sequences in the filename parameter to delete sensitive files like wp-config.php outside the intended export directory.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25325 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.