CVE-2026-4609
ProfileGrid <= 5.9.8.4 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Group Joining
Description
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the pm_invite_user function in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.8.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to add themselves or any registered user to any ProfileGrid group, including closed and paid groups, bypassing all authorization and payment gates.
INFO
Published Date :
May 13, 2026, 1:27 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 13, 2026, 1:27 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
Wordfence
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-4609
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Update the ProfileGrid plugin to the latest version.
- Verify access controls after the update.
- Review user group memberships.
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