high CVSS 8.8

CVE-2025-0724·PHP vulnerability

The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.4.5 via deserialization of untrusted input in the get_user_meta_fields_html function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software, which means this vulnerability has no impact unless another plugin or theme containing a POP chain is installed on the site. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it may allow the attacker to perform actions like delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code depending on the POP chain present.

Severity
high
Software
PHP
Fixed in
5.9.4.6
Published
2025-03-22

Affected versions

Until: 5.9.4.6

Fixed in: 5.9.4.6

How to fix this CVE

Update the ProfileGrid plugin to version 5.9.4.6 or later, which patches the PHP Object Injection vulnerability in the get_user_meta_fields_html function. While this vulnerability requires the presence of a gadget chain in another installed plugin or theme to be exploitable, patching eliminates the attack vector entirely. Ensure all WordPress plugins and themes are kept current to minimize exposure to known vulnerabilities.

sudo dnf update php

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How to check if you are affected

  1. Check installed ProfileGrid version by navigating to WordPress Plugins dashboard or running: grep 'Version:' /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/profilegrid.php
  2. Verify if the vulnerable get_user_meta_fields_html function is exposed by searching for its presence: grep -r 'get_user_meta_fields_html' /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/
  3. Review WordPress user activity logs for Subscriber+ level accounts calling serialized object handling functions, checking logs for entries related to object deserialization or meta field HTML generation around the time of suspected exploitation
  4. Confirm the patch is applied by verifying ProfileGrid version is 5.9.4.6 or higher in the WordPress admin dashboard or via: grep 'Version:' /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/profilegrid.php | grep -E '5\.9\.(4\.[6-9]|[5-9]|[1-9][0-9])'

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-0724?

CVE-2025-0724 is a PHP Object Injection vulnerability in the ProfileGrid WordPress plugin that allows authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access to deserialize untrusted objects. The vulnerability becomes dangerous only when another plugin or theme containing a usable gadget chain is present on the WordPress installation.

Is CVE-2025-0724 being actively exploited?

No, CVE-2025-0724 is not currently listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and no public exploits are available. However, the attack surface remains if gadget chains exist in other installed plugins or themes.

What versions of the ProfileGrid plugin are affected by CVE-2025-0724?

All versions of ProfileGrid up to and including 5.9.4.5 are vulnerable. Version 5.9.4.6 and later contain the fix.

How do I check if my WordPress site is vulnerable to CVE-2025-0724?

In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins and check the ProfileGrid version number. If it shows 5.9.4.5 or earlier, your site is vulnerable. You can also SSH to your server and run: grep 'Version:' wp-content/plugins/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/profilegrid.php

Does Defensia detect CVE-2025-0724?

Yes — Defensia's CVE advisory scanner compares installed package versions against the NVD database. If the ProfileGrid plugin is installed on a monitored WordPress site, CVE-2025-0724 will appear in your dashboard with remediation steps and version comparison details.

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