CVE-2026-76554
High
Description
The WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin before 3.9.35 does not verify that the user running an import is permitted to create or modify user accounts and assign roles, allowing users granted a delegated WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin before 3.9.35 permission, who cannot otherwise manage users, to create administrator accounts and to overwrite the credentials and role of existing accounts, including administrators.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductWP Import Export Lite
PublishedSep 19, 2026
First seenSep 19, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
How to fix
Update
- WP Import Export Lite3.9.35 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WP Import Export Lite | v < 3.9.35 | 3.9.35 |
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