CVE-2026-39688
Received Received - Intake
Missing Authorization in WP Frontend Profile Allows Unauthorized Access

Publication date: 2026-04-08

Last updated on: 2026-04-29

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Glowlogix WP Frontend Profile wp-front-end-profile allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Frontend Profile: from n/a through <= 1.3.9.
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Published
2026-04-08
Last Modified
2026-04-29
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-39688
EUVD
EUVD-2026-20379
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Vendor Product Version / Range
glowlogix wp_frontend_profile to 1.3.9 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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The vulnerability affects WP Frontend Profile Plugin versions up to and including 1.3.9 and no official patch is currently available.

Patchstack recommends immediate updating of the affected plugin version when a patch becomes available.

If updating is not possible, users should seek assistance from their hosting provider or web developer for mitigation.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Missing Authorization issue in the Glowlogix WP Frontend Profile plugin (wp-front-end-profile). It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially bypassing restrictions that should prevent unauthorized actions or access.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability could include unauthorized access to user profiles or sensitive frontend data managed by the WP Frontend Profile plugin. Attackers might perform actions or view information they should not have permission to, leading to potential data exposure or manipulation.

Compliance Impact

CVE-2026-39688 is a broken access control vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions due to missing authorization checks in the WP Frontend Profile Plugin. Such vulnerabilities can potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions.

While the vulnerability is classified as low severity and is considered unlikely to be exploited with significant impact, any unauthorized access could pose risks to compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA, which require strict access controls to protect personal and sensitive information.

However, the provided information does not explicitly state the direct impact of this vulnerability on compliance with these regulations.

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