CVE-2026-17001
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Stored XSS in Import and Export Users and Customers WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-15

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Import and export users and customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Custom Column User Meta Profile Fields in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with custom-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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Published
2026-10-15
Last Modified
2026-10-15
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-17001
EUVD
EUVD-2026-101840

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carazo Import and export users and customers 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Import and export users and customers WordPress plugin. It allows authenticated attackers with custom-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts via Custom Column User Meta Profile Fields. The issue arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in versions up to 2.4.5.

Detection Guidance

Check WordPress plugins for the Import and export users and customers plugin version 2.4.5 or lower. Inspect user meta profile fields for unsanitized input that may contain malicious scripts. Review server logs for unusual script execution patterns in WordPress pages.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could inject malicious scripts that execute when users access infected pages. This may lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of users, data theft, or defacement of the website. Users with custom-level access or higher are required to exploit this vulnerability.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, compromising personal or sensitive information. Such breaches may violate GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations, potentially resulting in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage due to inadequate security measures.

Mitigation Strategies
  • Update the Import and export users and customers plugin to the latest version immediately.
  • Sanitize all user input fields, especially custom column user meta profile fields.
  • Implement output escaping for all dynamic content rendered in WordPress pages.
  • Restrict custom-level access to only trusted users to reduce attack surface.

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