Shortcode Execution Vulnerability in ProfilePress Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-19848

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Profilepress
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 August 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-19848?

The ProfilePress plugin for WordPress, prior to version 4.17.1, is susceptible to a vulnerability that fails to adequately sanitize input in profile fields before rendering. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to inject shortcodes, which are executed when the affected profile page is viewed. As a result, sensitive information, including a user's email address and login registration date, can be disclosed, posing significant privacy risks to users.

Affected Version(s)

ProfilePress 0 < 4.17.1

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-2026-19848 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/362f4ed7-9637-4786-a72b-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jakub Herman
WPScan
.