CVE-2026-1271 (GCVE-0-2026-1271)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-05 09:13 – Updated: 2026-04-08 17:00
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
ProfileGrid <= 5.9.7.2 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary User Profile and Cover Image Modification
Summary
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.7.2 via the 'pm_upload_image' and 'pm_upload_cover_image' AJAX actions. This is due to the update_user_meta() function being called outside of the user authorization check in public/partials/crop.php and public/partials/coverimg_crop.php. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to change any user's profile picture or cover image, including administrators.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-02-05 14:44 UTC
CWE
- CWE-639 - Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Assigner
References
6 references
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| metagauss | ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 5.9.7.2
(semver)
|
guessed |
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