Description
The Profile Builder WordPress plugin from 4.0.0 to 4.0.4 does not enforce its reCAPTCHA verification on all comment submission paths, allowing authenticated users to bypass the anti-spam protection an administrator configured for the WordPress comment form.
Published: 2026-10-23
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Spam comment bypass through reCAPTCHA filtering
Action: Update Plugin
AI Analysis

Impact

The Vulnerability allows authenticated users to bypass reCAPTCHA verification on comment submissions, ignoring an administrator’s anti‑spam configuration. This results in the ability to post spam or potentially malicious content without encountering the expected verification step. The impact is primarily on the integrity and trustworthiness of the comment system, as attackers can flood the site with unwanted posts.

Affected Systems

The issue exists in all installations of the Profile Builder WordPress plugin from version 4.0.0 up to and including 4.0.4.

Risk and Exploitability

With a CVSS score of 4.3 the vulnerability is considered medium severity. The EPSS score is not available, and the item is not listed in CISA KEV. The most likely attack vector is through any authenticated user, who may directly submit a comment that bypasses the anti‑spam check. No additional exploitation conditions are noted beyond having access to a user account on the site.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 23, 2026 at 11:21 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Profile Builder to a version newer than 4.0.4 where reCAPTCHA enforcement is corrected
  • If immediate upgrade is not possible, disable the WordPress comment form reCAPTCHA or add a secondary verification step such as an additional security plugin
  • Implement monitoring or rate‑limiting on comment submissions to reduce spam impact until the plugin can be updated

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 23, 2026 at 11:21 UTC.

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History

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-285

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-693
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The Profile Builder WordPress plugin from 4.0.0 to 4.0.4 does not enforce its reCAPTCHA verification on all comment submission paths, allowing authenticated users to bypass the anti-spam protection an administrator configured for the WordPress comment form.
Title Profile Builder 4.0.0 - 4.0.4 - Subscriber+ Comment reCAPTCHA Bypass
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: WPScan

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-23T10:52:44.545Z

Reserved: 2026-10-17T17:57:46.735Z

Link: CVE-2026-111965

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-23T10:52:41.121Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-23T12:18:09.450

Modified: 2026-10-23T12:18:09.450

Link: CVE-2026-111965

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-23T11:30:17Z

Weaknesses