CVE-2026-76559
Published Sep 16, 2026
Modified Sep 16, 2026
Description
The WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin before 3.9.33 does not properly validate URLs before requesting them during the import process, allowing users with the import capability, which administrators hold by default, to make the site issue requests to internal hosts and services and read their responses. This is an incomplete fix for CVE-2026-11397.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0017
Probability of exploitation
0.07%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-76559? +
The WP Import Export Lite WordPress plugin before 3.9.33 does not properly validate URLs before requesting them during the import process, allowing users with the import capability, which administrators hold by default, to make the site issue requests to internal hosts and services and read their responses. This is an incomplete fix for CVE-2026-11397.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-76559? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.