Arbitrary Shortcode Execution in ProfilePress Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-85658

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Paid Membership Plugin, Ecommerce, User Registration Form, Login Form, User Profile & Restrict Content – Profilepress
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-85658?

The ProfilePress plugin for WordPress is susceptible to arbitrary shortcode execution, allowing authenticated users, including those with subscriber-level access, to execute custom shortcodes without sufficient validation. This flaw stems from the plugin's handling of shortcode directives in its user profile features, leading to potential exploitation by attackers to execute unauthorized actions within the site. Users are urged to update to the latest version or apply necessary patches to mitigate this security risk.

Affected Version(s)

Paid Membership Plugin, Ecommerce, User Registration Form, Login Form, User Profile & Restrict Content – ProfilePress 0 <= 4.17.2

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-avatar...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-avatar...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Md. Moniruzzaman Prodhan (NomanProdhan)
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