CVE-2023-50882 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-50882: WordPress ProfilePress plugin <= 4.13.2 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Properfraction
Product ProfilePress
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 9, 2024
Last update April 29, 2026

CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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

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