CVE-2026-104368 Details
Description
The Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.5 via the plugin's own export and re-import workflow. The vulnerability exists because of a CSV escape-character mismatch between the exporter and the importer: class-csvwriter.php writes cells with fputcsv() using PHP's default backslash (\) escape character, while class-csvreader.php parses the same file with fgetcsv() using a double-quote (") as the escape character. As a result, a crafted value stored in a Subscriber's Biographical Info field — containing a backslash-quote sequence followed by a newline — is written as a single quoted CSV field but parsed back as two separate rows on import. The injected second row is then processed by hf_create_customer() as a new user record whose user_login, user_pass, user_email, and role are entirely attacker-controlled, allowing the creation of an arbitrary Administrator account. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access and above to escalate their privileges to Administrator.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 2.7.5. The issue arises from a mismatch in CSV escape characters between the export and import processes. The exporter uses a backslash to escape characters, while the importer relies on double quotes. This discrepancy allows an attacker to craft a value for a Subscriber's Biographical Info field that, when exported and re-imported, is interpreted as two separate rows. The second row is processed as a new user record, with all details controlled by the attacker, enabling the creation of an Administrator account. Consequently, authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to gain administrative privileges.
Users are advised to update the Export and Import Users and Customers plugin to version 2.7.6 or a newer patched version.
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Assessed Oct 30, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 30, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-116 | Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Export and Import Users and Customers | <= 2.7.5 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 30, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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