What the vulnerability does
01Description
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 <= 4.13.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
ProfilePress versions up to 4.13.2 lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive information. An attacker can access data without logging in or requiring any special privileges. The vulnerability affects the core authorization logic and exposes confidential information to anyone with network access.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive information without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Confidential data may be exposed to unauthenticated visitors without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 9, 2024
CVE published
April 29, 2026
Record updated