Vulnerability Description
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pm_decline_join_group_request and pm_approve_join_group_request functions in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.4.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to approve or decline join group requests which is normally should be available to administrators only.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Metagauss | Profilegrid | < 5.9.4.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-Product
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-Product
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/641f7727-83ba-45c2-b3eThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-1408?
CVE-2025-1408 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pm_decline_join_group_request a...
How severe is CVE-2025-1408?
CVE-2025-1408 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-1408?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Metagauss Profilegrid.