Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed

BuddyPress <= 7.2.1 - Insufficient Privilege De-escalation

The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the can_user_delete_or_update( ) function from versions starting at 7.0.0 to 7.2.1. This makes it possible for recently demoted user to modify groups in which they were the original creator.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Authorization Bypass issue affecting the Plugin BuddyPress. It affects Versions up to 7.2.1 and is fixed in 7.3.0.

Published
Apr 14, 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 7.3.0, 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 7.2.1. Update BuddyPress to 7.3.0 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Authorization Bypass
Primary Fixed Version
7.3.0
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 7.2.1
Tracking ID
3166549e-b52e-41e8-8b5c-1a1a0558c858
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
7.3.0
Affected Versions
Versions up to 7.2.1
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