Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-27413 is a critical blind SQL injection in the WordPress Profile Builder Pro plugin before 3.14.0. An unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to query database data indirectly. For businesses, the main concern is potential exposure of sensitive WordPress or user data on affected sites.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any public WordPress site using Profile Builder Pro. Prioritize upgrade verification because the issue is critical, remotely reachable, and may expose sensitive data. No active exploitation is confirmed in the provided sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 improper neutralization in Cozmoslabs Profile Builder Pro, affecting versions before 3.14.0. CVSS 3.1 is 9.3 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L. The listed impact is blind SQL injection, with high confidentiality impact and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Internet-facing WordPress sites using Profile Builder Pro versions earlier than 3.14.0 are the likely exposure. The sources do not identify affected free editions, hosting platforms, or specific vulnerable endpoints.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation without user interaction, which raises urgency even without confirmed exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. The vulnerability is described as blind SQL injection before 3.14.0, but the provided sources do not include endpoint details, proof of concept, exploit status, or vendor-specific hardening steps.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Profile Builder Pro installations.
- Upgrade Profile Builder Pro to version 3.14.0 or later.
- Check Cozmoslabs and Patchstack guidance for any additional remediation instructions.
- Restrict administrative access and review database exposure as defense-in-depth.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the installed Profile Builder Pro version on each WordPress site.
- Verify sites are running version 3.14.0 or later.
- Review web and database logs for unusual query errors or anomalous request patterns.
- Document any exposed site that cannot be upgraded immediately.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L3.94.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.3CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.