Cozmoslabs Profile Builder Plugin up to 3.16.1 on WordPress Avatar Simple Upload AJAX /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php wppb_ajax_simple_avatar unrestricted upload
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 6.6 | $0-$5k | 1.23+ |
Summary
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Cozmoslabs Profile Builder Plugin up to 3.16.1 on WordPress. This affects the function wppb_ajax_simple_avatar of the file /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php of the component Avatar Simple Upload AJAX Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to unrestricted upload.
This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-82607. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Cozmoslabs Profile Builder Plugin up to 3.16.1 on WordPress. This vulnerability affects the function wppb_ajax_simple_avatar of the file /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php of the component Avatar Simple Upload AJAX Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The advisory is shared for download at ciphersecuritylabs.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-82607. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1608.002.
It is possible to download the exploit at ciphersecuritylabs.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:wp-admin/admin-ajax.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.
Upgrading to version 3.16.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at cozmoslabs.com.
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Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6
VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Unrestricted uploadCWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Download: 🔒
Google Hack: 🔒
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Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: Profile Builder Plugin 3.16.2
Timeline
08/30/2026 Advisory disclosed08/30/2026 VulDB entry created
08/30/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: ciphersecuritylabs.comStatus: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-82607 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-82607
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-397108
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 08/30/2026 09:26Changes: 08/30/2026 09:26 (60)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: ciphersecuritylabs
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #892841: Cozmoslabs Profile Builder – User Profile & User Registration Forms 3.16.1 and earlier Unauthenticated File Upload (by ciphersecuritylabs)
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