Demo Importer Plus Plugin up to 2.0.9/8.0 on WordPress SVG File Parser xml external entity reference
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Summary
A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Demo Importer Plus Plugin up to 2.0.9/8.0 on WordPress. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component SVG File Parser. This manipulation causes xml external entity reference. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-14478. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Demo Importer Plus Plugin up to 2.0.9/8.0 on WordPress. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component SVG File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
The Demo Importer Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to XML External Entity Injection (XXE) in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.9 via the SVG file upload functionality. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to achieve code execution in vulnerable configurations. This only impacts sites on versions of PHP older than 8.0.
It is possible to read the advisory at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-14478. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-3148). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Product
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1
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Exploiting
Class: Xml external entity referenceCWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
01/16/2026 Advisory disclosed01/16/2026 VulDB entry created
01/18/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: wordfence.comStatus: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2025-14478 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-14478
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-341623
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Entry
Created: 01/16/2026 20:03Updated: 01/18/2026 01:32
Changes: 01/16/2026 20:03 (52), 01/17/2026 16:19 (12), 01/18/2026 01:32 (1)
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