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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS VectorVendor: WPScan
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5DescriptionCVE.org
The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 5.9.9.7 does not perform any authorization or ownership check on some of its private-message thread actions, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and above to soft-delete, tamper with the metadata of, and mark as read other users' private message threads.
AnalysisAI
Missing authorization checks in ProfileGrid WordPress plugin prior to 5.9.9.7 allow authenticated subscribers to manipulate private messages of other users. Attackers can soft-delete threads, alter metadata, and mark messages as read without owning the thread, impacting user privacy and data integrity. Public exploit code exists, but no active exploitation has been confirmed, and EPSS indicates very low exploitation probability (0.13%).
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EUVD-2026-48490
GHSA-gv3q-r4q9-h53h