BuddyPress <= 7.2.1 - Missing Authorization to Group Creation
2021-04-14 00:00
Kien HoangStrategic Overview
Vulnerability Overview
The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and including, 7.2.1. This is due to missing authorization validation on the group membership REST-API Endpoint. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to create new groups on behalf of another user.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to version 7.3.0, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
External References
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