CVE-2026-76552
High
Description
The WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin before 3.9.33 does not validate the type, extension or content of files it retrieves from a user-supplied URL during import, allowing users granted its import permission to store arbitrary files, including executable ones, on the server and achieve remote code execution.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductWP Import Export Lite
PublishedSep 16, 2026
First seenSep 16, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-434Unrestricted upload of dangerous file type
How to fix
Update
- WP Import Export Lite3.9.33 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WP Import Export Lite | v < 3.9.33 | 3.9.33 |
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