CVE-2026-4609
High
Description
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the pm_invite_user function in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.8.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to add themselves or any registered user to any ProfileGrid group, including closed and paid groups, bypassing all authorization and payment gates.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.1
Exploit probability—
ProductProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities
PublishedMay 13, 2026
First seenMay 13, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-862Missing authorization
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| metagauss ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities | v ≤ 5.9.8.4 | — |
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