CVE-2026-76556 Details
Description
The WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin before 3.9.33 does not properly sanitise and escape some export filter values before using them in SQL statements, allowing users holding its export permission, which administrators have by default and may also grant to lower roles, to perform SQL injection attacks.
A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 3.9.33. The issue arises because the plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape certain export filter values before incorporating them into SQL statements. This flaw allows users with export permissions, typically granted to administrators and potentially to lower roles, to execute SQL injection attacks.
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/a8192a4e-4fea-423f-9d65-f9229f9b1922/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-89 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| WP Import Export Lite | < 3.9.33 (semver) |
CPE
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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] |