What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WordPress Comments Import & Export plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_settings function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3. Additionally, the plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape FTP settings parameters.
This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts on the plugin settings page that will execute whenever an administrative user accesses an injected page.
The vulnerability was partially fixed in version 2.4.3 and fully fixed in version 2.4.4
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Comments Import & Export plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.4.3. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing sensitive data. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the plugin itself due to how WordPress renders the injected content.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view imported comments.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors and admins viewing comments may have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen without their knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 2, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
