CVE-2023-5886: WP All Export (Free < 1.4.1, Pro < 1.8.6) - Author+ PHAR Deserialization via CSRF

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: yes
Published: 2023-12-18 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-352

Description

The Export any WordPress data to XML/CSV WordPress plugin before 1.4.0, WP All Export Pro WordPress plugin before 1.8.6 does not check nonce tokens early enough in the request lifecycle, allowing attackers with the ability to upload files to make logged in users perform unwanted actions leading to PHAR deserialization, which may lead to remote code execution.

Affected products

Soflyy Export Any Wordpress Data To Xml/Csv: before 1.4.1 — fixed in 1.4.1
WP All Export Pro: before 1.8.6 — fixed in 1.8.6

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Soflyy Export Any Wordpress Data To Xml/Csv 1.4.1; WP All Export Pro 1.8.6. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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