CVE-2024-6159

Name: CVE-2024-6159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-15T20:15:54.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6159 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Push Notification for Post and BuddyPress WordPress plugin before 1.9.4 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection. EPSS estimates a 2.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Push Notification for Post and BuddyPress WordPress plugin before 1.9.4 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.49%

82.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pnfpb	Push Notification For Post And Buddypress	< 1.9.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de20ebda-b0bc-489e-a8d3-e9487a2b48e8/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de20ebda-b0bc-489e-a8d3-e9487a2b48e8/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6159?

How severe is CVE-2024-6159?

CVE-2024-6159 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6159?

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-2024-6159?

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Source: NVD / NIST