CVE-2024-13741: ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities <= 5.9.4.2 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited Server-Side Request Forgery
First published: Tue Feb 18 2025(Updated: )
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.4.2 via the pm_upload_image function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to download and view images, as well as validating if a non-image file exists, both on local or remote hosts.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities | <=5.9.4.2 | |
| Metagauss ProfileGrid | <5.9.4.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/95d2a05d-67ae-45b1-8add-0dcf73d43181?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/tags/5.9.4.2/public/partials/crop.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/tags/5.9.4.2/public/class-profile-magic-public.php#L1717
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-13741?
CVE-2024-13741 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for authenticated attackers to exploit it.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13741?
To fix CVE-2024-13741, update the ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress to version 5.9.4.3 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-13741?
CVE-2024-13741 affects users of the ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress, specifically those using versions up to 5.9.4.2.
What kind of attack does CVE-2024-13741 enable?
CVE-2024-13741 enables limited server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks that can be exploited by authenticated users.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-13741 until I can update?
Currently, there are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2024-13741, and updating the plugin is advised as the best solution.
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