CVE-2024-4892: BuddyPress <= 12.4.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Wed Jun 12 2024(Updated: )
The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘display_name’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 12.4.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BuddyPress | <=12.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/113c154d-94a0-41da-a5ed-d9b2617e1c2c?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buddypress/tags/12.4.1/bp-members/bp-members-blocks.php#L249
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3100815/buddypress/trunk/bp-members/bp-members-blocks.php
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-4892?
CVE-2024-4892 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for authenticated attackers to exploit it.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4892?
To resolve CVE-2024-4892, update the BuddyPress plugin to version 12.4.2 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-4892?
CVE-2024-4892 affects all versions of the BuddyPress plugin up to and including 12.4.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4892?
CVE-2024-4892 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that arises from insufficient input sanitization.
Can CVE-2024-4892 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-4892 can only be exploited by authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher.
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