What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Metagauss ProfileGrid profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities allows Stored XSS.This issue affects ProfileGrid : from n/a through <= 5.9.8.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
ProfileGrid versions up to 5.9.8.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with low-level user access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user sessions.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session data or modifying page content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
User accounts and sessions are at risk; attackers can steal credentials or perform actions as other users without their knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege user account and the victim must view a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 25, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated