CVE-2025-2839: The WP Import Export Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘wpiePrevi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-2839?

wp import export lite: upgrade to 3.9.28. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-2839 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2839 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-2839 affect?

CVE-2025-2839 affects wp import export lite. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The WP Import Export Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘wpiePreviewData’ function in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.27 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This mak

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-2839?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2025-2839 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting wp import export lite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Import Export Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘wpiePreviewData’ function in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.27 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: vjinfotech

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-22 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vjinfotech wp import export lite UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.9.28

Fixed in: 3.9.28

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-import-export-lite || rpm -q wp-import-export-lite || wp-import-export-lite --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.9.28 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-import-export-lite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-import-export-lite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-2839?

wp import export lite: upgrade to 3.9.28. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-2839 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2839 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-2839 affect?

CVE-2025-2839 affects wp import export lite. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The WP Import Export Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘wpiePreviewData’ function in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.27 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This mak

How urgent is CVE-2025-2839?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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