CVE-2026-19848 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The ProfilePress WordPress plugin before 4.17.1 does not strip shortcodes from two of its profile fields before rendering them on public pages, allowing unauthenticated attackers to store shortcodes that are then executed when the page is viewed, disclosing a chosen user's email address, login and registration date.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-74

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/362f4ed7-9637-4786-a72b-a48e9a12b9ff/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-19848?

CVE-2026-19848 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The ProfilePress WordPress plugin before 4.17.1 does not strip shortcodes from two of its profile fields before rendering them on public pages, allowing unauthenticated attackers to store shortcodes t...

How severe is CVE-2026-19848?

CVE-2026-19848 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-19848?

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