CVE-2026-80488Network attack vectorHinoki check available

Admin-level SQL injection via unescaped AIOSEO fields

Published Aug 29, 2026 · Updated Aug 29, 2026

SQL injection in WP Ultimate CSV Importer before 9.0 allows remote authenticated users with Administrator access to read database data via imports. The AIOSEO import path places imported field values into an SQL statement without adequate sanitization or escaping. Administrator access and a crafted import are required; the published vector limits impact to database confidentiality.

CVSS severity4.1
Medium
EPSS probability0.19%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in WP Ultimate CSV Importer before 9.0 allows remote authenticated users with Administrator access to read database data via imports. The AIOSEO import path places imported field values into an SQL statement without adequate sanitization or escaping. Administrator access and a crafted import are required; the published vector limits impact to database confidentiality.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-80488
Published
Aug 29, 2026
Updated
Aug 29, 2026
Vendor
Smackcoders Inc.
Product
WP Ultimate CSV Importer
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 29, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 29, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <9.0

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

Smackcoders Inc. · WP Ultimate CSV Importerversion=0 <9.0

Published CVSS scores

4.1WPScan CNACVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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