Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | Although CVSS and EPSS scores are not provided, the risk profile can be assessed through available signals: (1) Attack Vector is likely Network with Low or Medium Complexity given typical WordPress plugin architecture, (2) Stored XSS vulnerabilities are inherently high-impact because the payload persists and affects multiple users, (3) The vulnerability was reported by Patchstack, a reputable security researcher organization, lending credibility to its authenticity, (4) The presence of an ENISA EUVD identifier (EUVD-2026-15723) indicates official European vulnerability tracking, suggesting formal verification, (5) No KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerability) status is mentioned, but this does not guarantee lack of exploitation in the wild. Compared to reflected XSS, Stored XSS represents a higher real-world priority due to automated attack potential and broader victim reach. The lack of available CVSS data suggests this may be a recently disclosed or pending CVE, warranting immediate investigation by affected organizations. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker with contributor-level or higher access to the WordPress site (or with ability to submit user-generated content through unvalidated forms) injects malicious JavaScript into a profile field, group description, or community post that is stored in the database. When other users, including administrators, visit the compromised profile or group page, the stored script executes in their browser context, potentially stealing session cookies, redirecting to a phishing site, or performing unauthorized actions such as creating new admin accounts. Given that ProfileGrid manages user profiles and groups, the attack surface is broad and the victim set includes all site users who interact with the affected content. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 25, 2026
A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Metagauss ProfileGrid WordPress plugin through version 5.9.8.1, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that persist in the database and execute in the browsers of other users. The vulnerability affects all versions of ProfileGrid up to and including 5.9.8.1, enabling attackers with appropriate access to compromise user sessions, steal credentials, or perform actions on behalf of victims. While no CVSS score or EPSS data is currently available, the Stored XSS classification (CWE-79) combined with active reporting from security researchers indicates this is a legitimate and actionable threat.
RemediationAI
The primary remediation is to upgrade the ProfileGrid plugin to a version later than 5.9.8.1 as soon as a patched release is available from Metagauss or through the WordPress plugin repository. Organizations should check for available updates in their WordPress admin dashboard under Plugins > Updates, or visit the official ProfileGrid plugin page for the latest version. Until a patch is available, implementers should enforce Content Security Policy (CSP) headers with script-src restrictions to mitigate inline script injection, apply Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block known XSS payloads, restrict plugin functionality to trusted administrators only, and consider temporarily disabling user-facing ProfileGrid features if risk tolerance is low. Input validation and output encoding should be verified at the application level if custom modifications exist. For additional guidance, refer to the Patchstack vulnerability database entry and consult the official Metagauss security advisories.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of user input during web page generation, classified under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation). The ProfileGrid plugin, identified via CPE (cpe:2.3:a:metagauss:profilegrid:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*), is a WordPress plugin designed for user profiles, groups, and community management. The root cause is the failure to properly sanitize and escape user-supplied data before rendering it in HTML contexts, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that becomes part of the stored content. When other users view pages containing the injected payload, the malicious script executes in their browsers with the privileges of the authenticated session, making this a Stored XSS rather than merely Reflected XSS.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Metagauss ProfileGrid profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities allows Stored XSS.This issue affects ProfileGrid : from n/a through <= 5.9.8.1.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-25417 presents notable security risk, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: implement CSP headers, enable HttpOnly cookies, deploy WAF XSS rules.
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Attack Technique
Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.
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