CVE-2026-76556 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

The WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin before 3.9.33 does not properly sanitise and escape some export filter values before using them in SQL statements, allowing users holding its export permission, which administrators have by default and may also grant to lower roles, to perform SQL injection attacks.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a8192a4e-4fea-423f-9d65-f9229f9b1922/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-76556?

CVE-2026-76556 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin before 3.9.33 does not properly sanitise and escape some export filter values before using them in SQL statements, allowing users holding its export permissi...

How severe is CVE-2026-76556?

CVE-2026-76556 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-76556?

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