CVE-2026-76555 Details
Description
The WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin before 3.9.33 does not validate a user-supplied file path before reading it and copying it into a publicly accessible directory, allowing any user whose role an administrator has granted the WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin before 3.9.33's import permission to disclose sensitive files from the server, including files located outside the web root. The same code path also relaxes the file-system permissions of any path it is given, whether or not the copy succeeds.
A vulnerability exists in the WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin in versions prior to 3.9.33. The issue arises because the plugin does not properly validate user-supplied file paths before reading them and copying the files into a publicly accessible directory. This flaw allows any user with the import permission granted by an administrator to disclose sensitive files from the server, including those located outside the web root. Additionally, the vulnerability relaxes file-system permissions for any specified path, regardless of whether the file copy operation is successful.
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/aadc28e6-6176-45ca-80b6-a8186fba835f/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | 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] |