Profile Builder: Comment reCAPTCHA bypass
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. Other endpoint, parameter, role or implementation details not named in this export are not established by this record. Affected versions: 4.0.0 to before 4.0.5.
- Component
- Profile Builder
- Plugin slug
profile-builder- Affected
- 4.0.0 to < 4.0.5
- Safe version
4.0.5- Published
- Oct 23, 2026
This CVE was published Oct 23, 2026 and is one of 38 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
The authoritative export identifies 4.0.5 as fixed. Update to the applicable fixed release or a later supported release. Enforce the configured reCAPTCHA verification on every comment-submission path before accepting the comment.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical 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.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N