Vulnerability Description
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized message deletion due to a missing capability check on the pg_delete_msg() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.8.1. This is due to the function not verifying that the requesting user has permission to delete the targeted message. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary messages belonging to any user by sending a direct request with a valid message ID (mid parameter).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4c611fa0-28ef-4425-861
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-2488?
CVE-2026-2488 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized message deletion due to a missing capability check on the pg_delete_msg() function in all ver...
How severe is CVE-2026-2488?
CVE-2026-2488 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-2026-2488?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.