CVE-2025-1408: ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities <= 5.9.4.4 - Missing Authorinzation to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Join Group Requests Management
First published: Sat Mar 22 2025(Updated: )
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pm_decline_join_group_request and pm_approve_join_group_request functions in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.4.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to approve or decline join group requests which is normally should be available to administrators only.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities | <=5.9.4.4 | |
| Metagauss ProfileGrid | <5.9.4.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/641f7727-83ba-45c2-b3e1-1ce19f86eac7?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/tags/5.9.4.3/public/class-profile-magic-public.php#L3306
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/tags/5.9.4.3/public/class-profile-magic-public.php#L3262
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-1408?
CVE-2025-1408 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized data modification.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1408?
To fix CVE-2025-1408, you should update the ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin to the latest version.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2025-1408?
CVE-2025-1408 affects all versions of the ProfileGrid plugin up to and including version 5.9.4.4.
Who is impacted by CVE-2025-1408?
Any website using the ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin versions up to 5.9.4.4 is vulnerable to CVE-2025-1408.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2025-1408?
The vulnerability in CVE-2025-1408 is caused by a missing capability check on certain functions, allowing unauthorized users to modify data.
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