CVE-2026-76554 Details
Description
The WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin before 3.9.35 does not verify that the user running an import is permitted to create or modify user accounts and assign roles, allowing users granted a delegated WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin before 3.9.35 permission, who cannot otherwise manage users, to create administrator accounts and to overwrite the credentials and role of existing accounts, including administrators.
A vulnerability exists in the WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin in versions prior to 3.9.35. The issue arises because the plugin does not properly verify whether a user has the right to create or modify user accounts and assign roles. This flaw allows users with a delegated permission for the WP Import Export Lite plugin, who typically cannot manage users, to create administrator accounts and change the credentials and roles of existing accounts, including those of administrators.
Users are advised to update the WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin to version 3.9.35 or later.
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Assessed Sep 19, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 19, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e28c78be-e2f7-4580-9f16-488955914be3/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| WP Import Export Lite | < 3.9.35 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 19, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |