Is CVE-2026-96338 exploited in the wild?

No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-96338 being exploited in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2026-96338?

Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 30 September 2026.

Which products and versions are affected?

Cozmoslabs Profile Builder <=4.0.2.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-96338?

A patch was published on 2026-09-24: Version 4.0.3 or later Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

How is CVE-2026-96338 attacked?

It is attacked over the network, in a web application.

Am I affected by CVE-2026-96338?

Check whether you run Cozmoslabs Profile Builder at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

CVE-2026-96338: Profile Builder cross-site scripting in subscriber profile

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2026-96338?

A patch was published on 2026-09-24: Version 4.0.3 or later Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

Q: How is CVE-2026-96338 attacked?

It is attacked over the network, in a web application.

Q: Am I affected by CVE-2026-96338?

Check whether you run Cozmoslabs Profile Builder at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

CVE-2026-96338 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.5 · Published 2026-09-30

Profile Builder is a WordPress plugin that allows users to create custom registration and profile management forms. A cross-site scripting vulnerability in versions up to 4.0.2 allows attackers with subscriber-level access to inject malicious scripts that could steal visitor data or hijack user accounts. The vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit.

Technologies: Cozmoslabs Profile Builder. Vendors: Cozmoslabs.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-96338 exploited in the wild?: No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-96338 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-96338?: Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 30 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?: Cozmoslabs Profile Builder <=4.0.2.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-96338?: A patch was published on 2026-09-24: Version 4.0.3 or later Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-96338 attacked?: It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-96338?: Check whether you run Cozmoslabs Profile Builder at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

The vulnerability is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in Profile Builder versions up to 4.0.2 that can be exploited by users with subscriber privileges. It requires user interaction (such as clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page). Exploitation allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the affected website, leading to data theft or account hijacking. The issue is patched in version 4.0.3 and later.

Affected products

Cozmoslabs Profile Builder <=4.0.2

Timeline

2026-09-24: disclosed
2026-09-24: patched: Version 4.0.3 or later

References

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