What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Metagauss ProfileGrid profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ProfileGrid : from n/a through <= 5.9.5.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
ProfileGrid versions up to 5.9.5.1 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter information without the system verifying their permissions. The vulnerability affects data integrity but does not expose sensitive information or disrupt availability.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify data or settings they should not have permission to change.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter site data, potentially corrupting user profiles or settings.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 16, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated