Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed

BuddyPress <= 9.0.0 - Information Disclosure via REST API

The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information disclosure via REST API in versions up to, and including 9.0.0. This is due to the plugin disclosing the activation key from responses of the create_item method in the BP REST API Signup controller. This makes it possible for non-privileged attackers to obtain administrator rights by exploiting an issue in the REST API members endpoint.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin BuddyPress. It affects Versions up to 9.0.0 and is fixed in 9.1.1.

Published
Aug 18, 2021
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
buddypress
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 9.1.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin BuddyPress as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 9.0.0. Update BuddyPress to 9.1.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
9.1.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 9.0.0
Tracking ID
87b26fcf-d0b3-4ab3-92d8-8f1ba72af0a3
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
9.1.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 9.0.0
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