CVE-2026-19848: ProfilePress < 4.17.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution via Display Name
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this issue?
WordPress sites using ProfilePress versions earlier than 4.17.1 are affected where the vulnerable profile fields are rendered on public pages. The issue can be triggered by unauthenticated attackers.
What can an attacker obtain through exploitation?
An attacker can store shortcodes that execute when a public page is viewed. This can disclose a chosen user's email address, login, and registration date.
Does exploitation require an account or user interaction?
No account or prior privileges are required for the attacker. The stored shortcode is executed when the relevant public page is viewed.