PatchTheCVECVE-2024-10900: The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized mod
CVE-2024-10900 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting profilegrid. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pm_remove_file_attachment() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.3.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary user meta which can do things like deny an administrator's access to their site. .
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 59%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2024-11-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-10900?
profilegrid: upgrade to 5.9.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-10900 being exploited?
CVE-2024-10900 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-10900 affect?
CVE-2024-10900 affects profilegrid. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pm_remove_file_attachment() function in all versions up to, and includi
How urgent is CVE-2024-10900?
Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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