Description
The Import and export users and customers WordPress plugin before 2.4.5 does not validate a user-supplied URL before requesting it server-side during a CSV import, allowing high-privileged users to perform Server-Side Request Forgery attacks.
Published: 2026-09-20
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Server‑Side Request Forgery
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The Import and export users and customers WordPress plugin before version 2.4.5 does not validate the user‑provided URL that is requested server‑side during a CSV import. This omission allows any administrator or other high‑privileged user to issue Server‑Side Request Forgery attacks, potentially causing the site to reach internal network addresses, access protected APIs, or retrieve sensitive data. The flaw is a classic server‑side request forger, exposing the web server to uncontrolled outbound network traffic.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the Import and export users and customers WordPress plugin version earlier than 2.4.5. Any WordPress installation using this plugin and granting admin or other high‑privileged users the ability to perform CSV imports is susceptible. The issue is not tied to specific server configurations beyond the presence of the plugin.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is not provided and the EPSS score is unavailable, but the lack of input validation coupled with privileged access yields a high potential risk. The attack vector is a Server‑Side Request Forgery performed by a high‑privileged WordPress user during a CSV import. Because the flaw is a server‑side control failure, exploitation does not require additional network exposure and can be executed from any authenticated admin account. While the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV, its impact warrants immediate remediation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 07:18 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the Import and export users and customers WordPress plugin to version 2.4.5 or later to eliminate the SSRF flaw.
  • Restrict the CSV import feature to trusted administrator accounts and remove permissions for lower‑privilege users.
  • Configure the web server or host firewall to block outbound requests to internal IP ranges, reducing the risk of successful SSRF exploitation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 07:18 UTC.

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History

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-918

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The Import and export users and customers WordPress plugin before 2.4.5 does not validate a user-supplied URL before requesting it server-side during a CSV import, allowing high-privileged users to perform Server-Side Request Forgery attacks.
Title Import and export users and customers < 2.4.5 - Admin+ SSRF via bp_avatar
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: WPScan

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-20T06:00:15.453Z

Reserved: 2026-07-22T09:43:42.454Z

Link: CVE-2026-16542

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-20T07:16:49.467

Modified: 2026-09-20T07:16:49.467

Link: CVE-2026-16542

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-20T07:30:17Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-918

    Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)