Access Control Flaw in BuddyBoss Platform WordPress Plugin Affects User Privacy
CVE-2024-12767

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Buddyboss-platform
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-12767?

The BuddyBoss Platform WordPress plugin prior to version 2.7.60 is affected by an access control issue that permits logged-in users to view comments on private posts. This vulnerability compromises user privacy, as it allows unauthorized access to restricted content, thus potentially exposing sensitive information. Users and administrators should update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

buddyboss-platform 0 < 2.7.60

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-12767 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e8997f90-d8e9-4815-8808-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Faris Krivić
WPScan
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CVE-2024-12767 : Access Control Flaw in BuddyBoss Platform WordPress Plugin Affects User Privacy