Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2024-11976

BuddyPress <= 14.3.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution

The The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 14.3.3. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-11976 is a high severity with CVSS 7.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin BuddyPress. It affects Versions up to 14.3.3 and is fixed in 14.3.4.

Published
Jan 22, 2026
Last Updated
Jan 23, 2026
Slug
buddypress
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 14.3.4, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-11976 is tracked for the Plugin BuddyPress as high severity with CVSS 7.3. The affected range is Versions up to 14.3.3. Update BuddyPress to 14.3.4 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
14.3.4
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 14.3.3
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-11976
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2024-11976
Patched Versions
14.3.4
Affected Versions
Versions up to 14.3.3
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