CVE-2026-12687
High
Description
The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 5.9.9.8 does not restrict which group an anonymous visitor may register into through its front-end registration, allowing unauthenticated users to register directly into a privileged group and be granted that group's configured role, up to Administrator when such a group exists, leading to privilege escalation.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductProfileGrid
PublishedJul 30, 2026
First seenJul 30, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
How to fix
Update
- ProfileGrid5.9.9.8 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ProfileGrid | v < 5.9.9.8 | 5.9.9.8 |
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