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 subscriber, to change the password of any account, including Administrator ones.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profilegrid User Profiles Groups And Communities Plugin | — | Update profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities plugin to version 5.3.1, or a newer patched version | May 15, 2025 | Feb 27, 2023 |
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