CVE-2024-5149

BuddyForms <= 2.8.9 - Email Verification Bypass due to Insufficient Randomness

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.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.33%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: svenl77 Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5149?
CVE-2024-5149 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5149?
To fix CVE-2024-5149, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-5149 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-5149 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-5149?
CVE-2024-5149 affects svenl77 Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC).
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