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CVE-2023-0940: The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 5.3.1 provides an AJAX endpoint for resetting a user password but does not implement proper authorization. This allows a user with low privileges, such as subsc

high Affects profilegrid (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.3, updated 2026-10-29; published ; advisory modified .

The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 5.3.1 provides an AJAX endpoint for resetting a user password but does not implement proper authorization. This allows a user with low privileges, such as subsc

Package
profilegrid (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<5.3.1
Fixed in
5.3.1
Severity
high  CVSS 8.8
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (57.3th percentile)
Published
2023-03-20
Source
nvd

References

CWE-863
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