CVE-2026-16542 — MEDIUM (4.1)

Vulnerability Description

The Import and export users and customers WordPress plugin before 2.4.5 does not validate a user-supplied URL before requesting it server-side during a CSV import, allowing high-privileged users to perform Server-Side Request Forgery attacks.

CVSS Score

4.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-918

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f57577b2-3031-433a-a3e1-758d12b244d1/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16542?

CVE-2026-16542 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.1 (MEDIUM). The Import and export users and customers WordPress plugin before 2.4.5 does not validate a user-supplied URL before requesting it server-side during a CSV import, allowing high-privileged users to pe...

How severe is CVE-2026-16542?

CVE-2026-16542 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16542?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.