CVE-2026-54854 Details
Description
Contributor Privilege Escalation in Profile Builder <= 4.0.5 versions.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress Profile Builder plugin, affecting versions through 4.0.5. This vulnerability allows a low-privilege user to gain admin rights and full control over the site.
Users are advised to update the Profile Builder plugin to version 4.0.6 or later. Patchstack has also issued a mitigation rule to block attacks until the plugin is updated.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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Assessed Oct 30, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 30, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-266 | Incorrect Privilege Assignment | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Profile Builder | <= 4.0.5 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
| Oct 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |