Vulnerability Description
The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘user_name’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 12.4.0 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Buddypress | Buddypress | < 12.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buddypress/trunk/bp-members/bp-memberProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buddypress/trunk/bp-members/bp-memberProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3079691/buddypressPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3657384e-025a-44ad-8b7Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buddypress/trunk/bp-members/bp-memberProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buddypress/trunk/bp-members/bp-memberProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3079691/buddypressPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3657384e-025a-44ad-8b7Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-3974?
CVE-2024-3974 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘user_name’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 12.4.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and outpu...
How severe is CVE-2024-3974?
CVE-2024-3974 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-3974?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Buddypress Buddypress.