CVE-2026-111982 — HIGH (7.2)

Vulnerability Description

The User Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 4.0.5 does not verify that a user is authorized to edit the specific account selected on its front-end Edit Profile form, allowing an Administrator of a Multisite subsite to change any other user's account email, including a Network Super Admin's, and take over that account through the password-reset flow.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b7d1fd86-3927-4cf2-88ed-46401e347320/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-111982?

CVE-2026-111982 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The User Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 4.0.5 does not verify that a user is authorized to edit the specific account selected on its front-end Edit Profile form, allowing an Administrator of...

How severe is CVE-2026-111982?

CVE-2026-111982 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-111982?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.