CVE-2026-16289 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 6.0.0.0 does not perform authorization checks when listing a group's pending membership requests, allowing any authenticated user such as a Subscriber to disclose the names and request dates of the users awaiting approval to join any group, including private ones.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/815a2245-6477-42a1-b08a-fa308a830be3/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16289?

CVE-2026-16289 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 6.0.0.0 does not perform authorization checks when listing a group's pending membership requests, allowing any authenticated user such as a Subscriber to discl...

How severe is CVE-2026-16289?

CVE-2026-16289 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-2026-16289?

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