CVE-2026-4608: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in metagauss ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to blind SQL Injection via the 'rid' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.8.4 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-4608 is a blind SQL Injection vulnerability in the ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities WordPress plugin. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'rid' parameter, allowing authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to append SQL queries to existing database commands. This occurs because the plugin fails to sufficiently escape user input and does not use prepared statements, enabling extraction of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 5.9.8.4. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium severity), with an attack vector of network, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges. No official fix or patch has been published by the vendor as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can exploit this vulnerability to perform blind SQL Injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability directly but compromises confidentiality. No known exploits are reported in the wild, reducing immediate risk, but the potential for data leakage exists if exploited.
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 access where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'rid' parameter. Avoid exposing this plugin on sensitive environments or consider disabling it temporarily if feasible.
CVE-2026-4608: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in metagauss ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities
Description
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to blind SQL Injection via the 'rid' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.8.4 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-4608 is a blind SQL Injection vulnerability in the ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities WordPress plugin. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'rid' parameter, allowing authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to append SQL queries to existing database commands. This occurs because the plugin fails to sufficiently escape user input and does not use prepared statements, enabling extraction of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 5.9.8.4. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium severity), with an attack vector of network, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges. No official fix or patch has been published by the vendor as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can exploit this vulnerability to perform blind SQL Injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability directly but compromises confidentiality. No known exploits are reported in the wild, reducing immediate risk, but the potential for data leakage exists if exploited.
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 access where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'rid' parameter. Avoid exposing this plugin on sensitive environments or consider disabling it temporarily if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-23T03:56:16.714Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0488f0cbff5d8610d62fac
Added to database: 5/13/2026, 2:21:36 PM
Last enriched: 5/13/2026, 2:36:50 PM
Last updated: 5/13/2026, 3:23:02 PM
Views: 3
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