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CVE-2026-12690

3.8 · LOW

The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 5.9.9.7 does not perform a capability check on its license management actions, relying only on a nonce that is exposed to any logged-in user, allowing authe…

Published Jul 24, 2026CWE-862EPSS 0.26%

Overview

CVE-2026-12690 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 24, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.8 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.8, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 5.9.9.7 does not perform a capability check on its license management actions, relying only on a nonce that is exposed to any logged-in user, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and above to overwrite the site's premium license settings.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-12690?

CVE-2026-12690 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 24, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.8 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-12690?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.8, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-12690?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-12690?

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