Strix
26.1K

CVE-2024-5149

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified

CVE-2024-5149 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.39%

30.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ThemekraftBuddyforms<= 2.8.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5149?
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.
How severe is CVE-2024-5149?
CVE-2024-5149 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5149?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-5149?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST