CVE-2026-12687 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e754ef68-40ae-4420-a0b8-6c23a83bc450/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12687?

CVE-2026-12687 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 dir...

How severe is CVE-2026-12687?

CVE-2026-12687 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12687?

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