Vulnerability Report
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BuddyPress <= 9.0.0 - SQL Injection

The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the ‘BP_Notifications_Notification::get_order_by_sql()' and 'BP_Invitation::get_order_by_sql()’ parameters in versions up to, and including, 9.0.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthorized attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 SQL Injection 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 critical severity with CVSS 9.8. 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
SQL Injection
Primary Fixed Version
9.1.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 9.0.0
Tracking ID
40765cfe-a60a-44dc-8cdb-f9c8e42654c3
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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