CVE-2024-5149: buddyforms (CVSS 6.5)

Description

The BuddyForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Email Verification Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.9 via the use of an insufficiently random activation code. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the email verification.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-330 CWE-330

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
themekraft	buddyforms	< 2.8.9

References

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buddyforms/tags/2.8.9/includes/wp-insert-user.php#L334 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3101478/buddyforms/trunk/includes/wp-insert-user.php https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a5c8d361-698b-4abd-bcdd-0361d3fd10c5?source=cve https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buddyforms/tags/2.8.9/includes/wp-insert-user.php#L334 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a5c8d361-698b-4abd-bcdd-0361d3fd10c5?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5149? +

The BuddyForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Email Verification Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.9 via the use of an insufficiently random activation code. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the email verification. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-5149? +

CVE-2024-5149 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5149? +

CVE-2024-5149 affects products from themekraft, specifically: buddyforms. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-5149? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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