Arbitrary file upload in Cozmoslabs Profile Builder Plugin
CVE-2026-82607
A vulnerability was found in Cozmoslabs Profile Builder Plugin up to 3.16.1 on WordPress. The impacted element is the function wppb_ajax_simple_avatar of the file /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php of the component Avatar Simple Upload AJAX Handler. Performing a manipulation results in unrestricted upload. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. Upgrading to version 3.16.2 is sufficient to resolve this issue. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Cozmoslabs Profile Builder Plugin — versions 3.16.0, 3.16.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cna@vuldb.com (technical-description, vdb-entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (signature, permissions-required)
- cna@vuldb.com (third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (exploit)
- cna@vuldb.com (release-notes, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-82607?
- CVE-2026-82607 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cozmoslabs Profile Builder Plugin, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-08-31.
- How severe is CVE-2026-82607?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.