The Import and export users and customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Custom Column User Meta Profile… (CVE-2026-17001)
Description
The Import and export users and customers plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in all versions up to and including 2.4.5. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the Custom Column User Meta Profile Fields feature. Authenticated users with custom-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17001 describes a stored XSS vulnerability in the Import and export users and customers WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 2.4.5. The flaw is due to improper sanitization and escaping of user input in custom column user meta profile fields, allowing authenticated attackers with custom-level access or above to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of other users viewing the injected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at custom-level or higher can inject persistent malicious scripts into user meta profile fields. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the injected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session compromise. The vulnerability does not affect availability but impacts confidentiality and integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to users with custom-level permissions and above, and monitor for suspicious activity related to user meta profile fields.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-4999-fgr2-g9qv
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17001"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad077a92cdf04f6560ee929
Added to database: 10/15/2026, 06:50:17 UTC
Last enriched: 10/15/2026, 07:04:08 UTC
Last updated: 10/16/2026, 03:48:08 UTC
Views: 15
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