Access Control Flaw in BuddyPress Docs Plugin
CVE-2025-5526

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Buddypress Docs
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 June 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5526?

The BuddyPress Docs plugin for WordPress prior to version 2.2.5 is affected by an access control vulnerability that permits authenticated users to access and download private files belonging to other users. This security gap may expose sensitive information, allowing improper access to user data, highlighting the importance of implementing robust access controls within applications.

Affected Version(s)

BuddyPress Docs 0 < 2.2.5

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-2025-5526 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10196cd3-5bf7-4e40-a4f7-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Terrence Bosco
Alexus Bosco
Andrew Risorto
WPScan
.