CVE-2026-76552 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e858099a-c3ce-453d-9b98-75087dddc381/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-76552?

CVE-2026-76552 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 impor...

How severe is CVE-2026-76552?

CVE-2026-76552 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-76552?

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