SQL Injection Vulnerability in WP Import Export Lite Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-76556

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Import Export Lite
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 September 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-76556?

The WP Import Export Lite plugin prior to version 3.9.33 is susceptible to SQL injection due to inadequate sanitization and escaping of export filter values. This vulnerability allows users with export permissions to manipulate SQL queries, potentially compromising the database's integrity. Both administrators and lower role users with granted permissions could exploit this oversight, leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation.

Affected Version(s)

WP Import Export Lite 0 < 3.9.33

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-76556 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a8192a4e-4fea-423f-9d65-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

mak3bread(Minseong Kim)
WPScan
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