CVE-2026-19848

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 6.5 EPSS 0.22%
Updated Aug 26, 2026
WordPress
Parameter Value
CVSS 6.5 (MEDIUM)
Affected Versions before 4.17.1
Type CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'), CWE-74 (Injection)
Vendor WordPress
Public PoC No

The ProfilePress WordPress plugin before 4.17.1 does not strip shortcodes from two of its profile fields before rendering them on public pages, allowing unauthenticated attackers to store shortcodes that are then executed when the page is viewed, disclosing a chosen user's email address, login and registration date.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products

unknown:profilepress