Bypass in Profile Builder Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-111965

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Profile Builder
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-111965?

The Profile Builder plugin for WordPress versions 4.0.0 to 4.0.4 has a significant security vulnerability that allows authenticated users to bypass the reCAPTCHA verification process designed to protect comment submissions. This flaw means that even if an administrator has implemented anti-spam measures through reCAPTCHA, users can exploit this weakness to submit comments without undergoing the intended verification checks, thus compromising the site's security.

Affected Version(s)

Profile Builder 4.0.0 < 4.0.5

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-111965 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/81175472-a748-4ba6-9c9e-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Naoki Kawahigashi
WPScan
.