CVE-2026-92540 — HIGH (7.2)

Vulnerability Description

The Import and export users and customers WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 does not correctly enforce the promote_users capability when assigning roles during a CSV import, allowing users with only the create_users capability to create new administrator accounts or promote existing users to administrator.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3a112d4b-9824-4128-ad6a-25b928e6fbdd/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-92540?

CVE-2026-92540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Import and export users and customers WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 does not correctly enforce the promote_users capability when assigning roles during a CSV import, allowing users with only the c...

How severe is CVE-2026-92540?

CVE-2026-92540 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-92540?

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