CVE-2026-76553 Details
Description
The WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin before 3.9.33 does not validate a path taken from stored, user-supplied data before recursively deleting the directory it resolves to, allowing users to whom an administrator has delegated a WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin before 3.9.33 capability to delete arbitrary directories, and every file within them, including outside the web root.
A vulnerability exists in the WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin in versions prior to 3.9.33. The issue arises because the plugin fails to validate paths derived from user-supplied data before recursively deleting the corresponding directories. This flaw allows users with delegated plugin capabilities to delete arbitrary directories and all files within them, including those located outside the web root.
Users are advised to update the WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin to version 3.9.33 or later.
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Assessed Sep 16, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 17, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cf4c5303-4efe-40b3-9ec0-5e6406b5ec9f/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-73 | External Control of File Name or Path | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| WP Import Export Lite | < 3.9.33 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 16, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |