BuddyPress <= 2.3.4 - Privilege Escalation
2015-11-11 00:00
Slava AbakumovStrategic Overview
Vulnerability Overview
The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 2.3.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to execute otherwise privilege restricted actions and bypass capability checks.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.3.5, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
External References
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