CVE-2026-94178
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Subscriber Privilege Escalation in Import and Export Users and Customers

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Subscriber Privilege Escalation in Import and export users and customers <= 2.5.2 versions.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-94178
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89843

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack import_users_from_csv_with_meta to 2.5.2 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-266 A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-94178 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the WordPress plugin 'Import and export users and customers' versions 2.5.2 or lower. It allows low-privilege users like subscribers to escalate their privileges to admin level, gaining full control over the website.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit this to take full control of your website, potentially leading to data theft, defacement, or further attacks on visitors. The high CVSS score (7.5) indicates a significant risk, and thousands of websites could be targeted indiscriminately.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access control. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the plugin to version 2.5.4 or higher immediately to patch the vulnerability. Apply Patchstack's temporary mitigation rule to block attacks until the update is completed.

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