CVE-2026-3139
User Profile Builder – Beautiful User Registration Forms, User Profiles & User Role Editor <= 3.15.5 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Post Author Reassignment via Avatar Field
Description
The User Profile Builder – Beautiful User Registration Forms, User Profiles & User Role Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to, and including, 3.15.5 via the wppb_save_avatar_value() function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to reassign ownership of arbitrary posts and attachments by changing 'post_author'.
INFO
Published Date :
March 31, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 31, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-3139
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the User Profile Builder plugin to the latest version.
- Verify the fix by testing the wppb_save_avatar_value() function.
- Ensure proper validation is performed on user-controlled keys.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-3139.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3481772/profile-builder | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/760f7736-db49-4210-a2f3-3abb506106d7?source=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-3139 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-3139
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 31, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The User Profile Builder – Beautiful User Registration Forms, User Profiles & User Role Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to, and including, 3.15.5 via the wppb_save_avatar_value() function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to reassign ownership of arbitrary posts and attachments by changing 'post_author'. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-639 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3481772/profile-builder Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/760f7736-db49-4210-a2f3-3abb506106d7?source=cve