CVE-2026-92540
Import and export users and customers < 2.5.2 - Custom Role Privilege Escalation to Administrator via caller_can_promote_users
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 20, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 20, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-92540
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Update the Import and export users and customers plugin to version 2.5.2 or later.
- Verify user role assignments after the update.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3a112d4b-9824-4128-ad6a-25b928e6fbdd/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/92xxx/CVE-2026-92540.json">CVE-2026-92540</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3a112d4b-9824-4128-ad6a-25b928e6fbdd/