CVE-2026-96337
Received Received - Intake

Missing Authorization in ProfilePress wp-user-avatar

Publication date: 2026-10-09

Last updated on: 2026-10-09

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in properfraction ProfilePress wp-user-avatar allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ProfilePress: from n/a through 4.17.3.

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Published
2026-10-09
Last Modified
2026-10-09
Generated
2026-10-09
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2026-10-09
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-96337
EUVD
EUVD-2026-95594

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Vendor Product Version / Range
properfraction ProfilePress 0

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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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Executive Summary

This is a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the ProfilePress wp-user-avatar plugin. It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check for unauthorized access to wp-user-avatar functionality in ProfilePress versions up to 4.17.3. Review server logs for unusual requests to avatar-related endpoints and verify access controls for user profile modifications.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to perform unauthorized actions or access sensitive data if the plugin is not properly secured. The impact includes potential data breaches or unauthorized modifications.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access controls. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties or fines.

Mitigation Strategies

Update ProfilePress wp-user-avatar plugin to the latest version (4.17.3 or later) to address the missing authorization vulnerability. Disable the plugin temporarily if an update is not immediately available.

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