CVE-2026-16291 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 5.9.9.8 does not verify that a notification belongs to the requesting user before deleting it, allowing any authenticated user such as a Subscriber to delete other users' notifications by enumerating notification identifiers.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-639

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/899c2e96-39a9-4e1c-879b-40d6e629e712/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16291?

CVE-2026-16291 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 5.9.9.8 does not verify that a notification belongs to the requesting user before deleting it, allowing any authenticated user such as a Subscriber to delete o...

How severe is CVE-2026-16291?

CVE-2026-16291 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-2026-16291?

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