CVEsCozmoslabsCVE-2026-112242Published Oct 22, 08:00 · Updated Oct 25, 22:47 UTC
8.8
HighCVSS 3.1 · from Patchstack
CVE-2026-112242

WordPress Profile Builder plugin <= 4.0.4 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

profile-builder · CWE-266 · CWE-266
Affectedprofile-builder
FixUpdate to 4.0.5 or newer
PublishedOct 22, 08:00 · Patchstack
ScoredOct 22 · 8.8 · Patchstack
Exploit code publicNone known · checked 21:18 UTC
ExploitedNone known · CISA KEV checked 22:06 UTC

What we know

No known exploitation. CISA KEV, checked 22:06 UTC.
No public exploit code known. Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei, checked 21:18 UTC.
An attacker needs network access and an account. CVSS: network, low privileges.
A successful attack can read and change data and take the service down. CVSS: high impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.
A successful attack gives full control of the affected system. CISA: technical impact total.

Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Cozmoslabs Profile Builder profile-builder allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Profile Builder: from n/a through 4.0.4.

From Patchstack

Affected and fixed versions

ProductAffectedFixed inprofile-builderearlier versions4.0.5

Exploit code

Exploit-DBnone knownMetasploitnone knownNucleinone known

References

patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/profile-builder/vulnerability/wordpress-profile-builder-plugin-4-0-4-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · patchstack.comvdb entry

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