CVE-2025-0724: ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities <= 5.9.4.5 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) PHP Object Injection
First published: Sat Mar 22 2025(Updated: )
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.4.5 via deserialization of untrusted input in the get_user_meta_fields_html function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software, which means this vulnerability has no impact unless another plugin or theme containing a POP chain is installed on the site. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it may allow the attacker to perform actions like delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code depending on the POP chain present.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities | <=5.9.4.5 | |
| Metagauss ProfileGrid | <5.9.4.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-0724?
CVE-2025-0724 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for PHP Object Injection.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0724?
To fix CVE-2025-0724, update the ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin to version 5.9.4.6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-0724?
CVE-2025-0724 affects all versions of the ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin up to and including version 5.9.4.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-0724?
CVE-2025-0724 is a PHP Object Injection vulnerability resulting from deserialization of untrusted input.
Can CVE-2025-0724 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
No, CVE-2025-0724 requires authentication for exploitation as it affects the get_user_meta_fields_html function.
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