How severe is CVE-2024-31291?

CVE-2024-31291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-31291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-31291?

CVE-2024-31291 affects Metagauss Profilegrid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31291?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-31291 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-31291 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29187.

When was CVE-2024-31291 published?

CVE-2024-31291 was published on 2024-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-31291

CVE-2024-31291 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Metagauss Profilegrid with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-29187
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Metagauss Profilegrid
Published: 2024-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Metagauss ProfileGrid.This issue affects ProfileGrid : from n/a through 5.7.6.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-31291?: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Metagauss ProfileGrid.This issue affects ProfileGrid : from n/a through 5.7.6.
How severe is CVE-2024-31291?: CVE-2024-31291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-31291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-31291?: CVE-2024-31291 affects Metagauss Profilegrid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31291?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-31291 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-31291 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29187.
When was CVE-2024-31291 published?: CVE-2024-31291 was published on 2024-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/wordpress-profilegrid-plugin-5-7-6-idor-on-friend-request-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:metagauss:profilegrid:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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