Access Control Flaw in BuddyPress Docs Plugin
CVE-2025-5526
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 27 June 2025
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👾 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.