CVE-2026-17001 Details
Description
The Import and export users and customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Custom Column User Meta Profile Fields in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with custom-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Import and Export Users and Customers plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 2.4.5. The issue arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, allowing authenticated attackers with custom-level access or higher to inject arbitrary scripts into pages. These scripts execute when a user accesses the compromised page.
Users are advised to update the plugin to version 2.4.6 or a newer patched version.
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Assessed Oct 15, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Import and export users and customers | <= 2.4.5 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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