SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
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CVE-2026-12689

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.4 EPSS 0.14%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-24 · Last synced 2026-08-23

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin prior to version 5.9.9.7 is vulnerable due to a lack of authorization checks, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and higher to manipulate other users' private message threads, including soft-deleting and altering metadata. This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and privacy breaches within user communications. WordPress site administrators using this plugin should prioritize updating to the latest version to mitigate potential risks.

CVE
CVE-2026-12689
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.4
EPSS
0.14%
WordPress

Original NVD Description

The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 5.9.9.7 does not perform any authorization or ownership check on some of its private-message thread actions, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and above to soft-delete, tamper with the metadata of, and mark as read other users' private message threads.