CVE-2026-3629
Import and export users and customers <= 1.29.7 - Privilege Escalation to Administrator via save_extra_user_profile_fields
Description
The Import and export users and customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.29.7. This is due to the 'save_extra_user_profile_fields' function not properly restricting which user meta keys can be updated via profile fields. The 'get_restricted_fields' method does not include sensitive meta keys such as 'wp_capabilities'. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to escalate their privileges to Administrator by submitting a crafted registration request that sets the 'wp_capabilities' meta key. The vulnerability can only be exploited if the "Show fields in profile" setting is enabled and a CSV with a wp_capabilities column header has been previously imported.
INFO
Published Date :
March 21, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 21, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the plugin to the latest version.
- Review plugin settings for "Show fields in profile".
- Restrict access to import functionality.
- Monitor for suspicious administrative activity.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-3629 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Import and export users and customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.29.7. This is due to the 'save_extra_user_profile_fields' function not properly restricting which user meta keys can be updated via profile fields. The 'get_restricted_fields' method does not include sensitive meta keys such as 'wp_capabilities'. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to escalate their privileges to Administrator by submitting a crafted registration request that sets the 'wp_capabilities' meta key. The vulnerability can only be exploited if the "Show fields in profile" setting is enabled and a CSV with a wp_capabilities column header has been previously imported. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-269 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/import-users-from-csv-with-meta/tags/1.29.7/classes/columns.php#L193 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/import-users-from-csv-with-meta/tags/1.29.7/classes/columns.php#L217 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/import-users-from-csv-with-meta/tags/1.29.7/classes/helper.php#L146 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3483330/import-users-from-csv-with-meta#file37 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/48dd9098-38e6-49da-8d22-27e12fddef51?source=cve