CVE-2024-0972 BuddyPress Members Only <= 3.4.8 - Improper Access Control to Sensitive Information Exposure via REST API
Unauthenticated attackers can bypass access controls to view restricted content via the REST API when specific settings are unset.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-0972?
CVE-2024-0972 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in zhuyi BuddyPress Members Only, published on 6 Jun 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The BuddyPress Members Only plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.9 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the plugin's "All Other Sections On Your Site Will be Opened to Guest" feature (when unset) and view restricted page and post content.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0972?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Membersonly Buddypress Members Only.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0972?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0972 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2024-0972 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0972 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jw49-77hq-w4px.