CVE-2026-16289
ProfileGrid < 6.0.0.0 - Subscriber+ Group Join Request Disclosure via pm_get_all_requests_from_group
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 3, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 26, 2026, 4:31 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update ProfileGrid WordPress plugin to version 6.0.0.0 or later.
- Verify authorization checks are correctly implemented.
- Review user roles and permissions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-16289.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/815a2245-6477-42a1-b08a-fa308a830be3/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-16289', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-03T16:19:17.648594Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Unknown', 'product': 'ProfileGrid', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.0.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added 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. Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/815a2245-6477-42a1-b08a-fa308a830be3/