CVE-2026-57697: WordPress ProfileGrid plugin <= 5.9.9.6 - Broken Authentication vulnerability
Published Jul 13, 2026
·Updated
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Metagauss ProfileGrid profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities allows Password Recovery Exploitation.This issue affects ProfileGrid : from n/a through <= 5.9.9.6.
Affected Software
1 affected component
WordPress ProfileGrid<=5.9.9.6
Event History
Jul 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:41 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-57697?
CVE-2026-57697 has a high severity rating of 7.5.
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How do I fix CVE-2026-57697?
To mitigate CVE-2026-57697, update the WordPress ProfileGrid plugin to version 5.9.9.7 or later.
3
What vulnerability does CVE-2026-57697 describe?
CVE-2026-57697 describes a Broken Authentication vulnerability that allows for Password Recovery Exploitation.
4
Which versions of ProfileGrid are affected by CVE-2026-57697?
CVE-2026-57697 affects all versions of the ProfileGrid plugin from n/a up to and including version 5.9.9.6.
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What impact does CVE-2026-57697 have on users?
CVE-2026-57697 can potentially allow unauthorized users to bypass authentication, compromising user accounts.