Authorization Flaw in ProfilePress Affects User Avatar Functionality
CVE-2026-96337

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Profilepress
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-96337?

The ProfilePress wp-user-avatar component is susceptible to a missing authorization vulnerability, enabling attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. This flaw allows unauthorized access to user avatar functionalities, potentially compromising user data. Affected versions include all prior to 4.17.3, necessitating prompt updates to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized data manipulation and access.

Affected Version(s)

ProfilePress 0 <= 4.17.3

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-user-...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ananda Dhakal (Patchstack)
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