CVE-2024-10900: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in metagauss ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pm_remove_file_attachment() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.3.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary user meta which can do things like deny an administrator's access to their site. .
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the pm_remove_file_attachment() function, which allows authenticated users with low privileges (subscriber-level and above) to delete arbitrary user meta data. This unauthorized modification can disrupt administrative access or other user-related data integrity. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-10900 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 5.9.3.6. No patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can delete arbitrary user meta data, which may result in denial of access for administrators or other users, potentially disrupting site management and user functionality. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact, but the integrity of user data can be compromised.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict subscriber-level user capabilities where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to user meta modifications. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to low-level users.
CVE-2024-10900: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in metagauss ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities
Description
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pm_remove_file_attachment() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.3.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary user meta which can do things like deny an administrator's access to their site. .
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the pm_remove_file_attachment() function, which allows authenticated users with low privileges (subscriber-level and above) to delete arbitrary user meta data. This unauthorized modification can disrupt administrative access or other user-related data integrity. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-10900 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 5.9.3.6. No patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can delete arbitrary user meta data, which may result in denial of access for administrators or other users, potentially disrupting site management and user functionality. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact, but the integrity of user data can be compromised.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict subscriber-level user capabilities where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to user meta modifications. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to low-level users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-05T19:27:56.418Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e03b7ef31ef0b5938dc
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:47 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:08:33 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 6:18:37 PM
Views: 15
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