Unauthorized Access Vulnerability in ProfileGrid Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-16289
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 3 August 2026
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-16289?
The ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress prior to version 6.0.0.0 lacks proper authorization checks when managing pending membership requests. This flaw permits any authenticated user, including those with lower privileges such as Subscribers, to retrieve sensitive information regarding users who are awaiting group approval. This may include viewing the names and request dates of individuals waiting to join any group, public or private, which poses a significant risk to user privacy and data confidentiality.
Affected Version(s)
ProfileGrid 0 < 6.0.0.0
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.