CVE-2026-16290 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 6.0.0.0 does not perform authorization checks before returning a group's member list, and registers the handler for unauthenticated users, allowing any unauthenticated visitor to disclose the members and their identifiers of any group, including private or closed ones, bypassing the ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 6.0.0.0's member-visibility setting.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/701607f3-34b1-4f69-990b-c9ce56b58087/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16290?

CVE-2026-16290 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 6.0.0.0 does not perform authorization checks before returning a group's member list, and registers the handler for unauthenticated users, allowing any unauthe...

How severe is CVE-2026-16290?

CVE-2026-16290 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16290?

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