CVE-2026-92540
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CVE-2026-92540 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Import and export users and customers WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 does not correctly enforce the promote_users capability when assigning roles during a CSV import, allowing users with only the create_users capability to create new administrator accounts or promote existing users to administrator.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Import and export users and customers WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 does not correctly enforce the promote_users capability when assigning roles during a CSV import, allowing users with only the create_users capability to create new administrator accounts or promote existing users to administrator.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Import and export users and customers | >= 2.4.16, < 2.5.2 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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