CVE-2023-51477 CRITICAL

CVE-2023-51477: WordPress BuddyBoss Theme theme <= 2.4.60 - Unauth. Arbitrary WordPress Settings Change vulnerability

Vendor Buddyboss Dmcc
Product BuddyBoss Theme
Weakness CWE-287 · Improper authentication
Published April 24, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in BUDDYBOSS DMCC BuddyBoss Theme allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects BuddyBoss Theme: from n/a through 2.4.60.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

BuddyBoss Theme versions up to 2.4.60 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker can gain unauthorized access to the site without valid credentials by exploiting improper authentication checks. This allows full control over site data and functionality. Update immediately to a version newer than 2.4.60.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Gain unauthorized access to the site and read, modify, or delete any data without valid credentials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can take full control of your site, steal user data, modify content, or disable the site entirely.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication, user interaction, or special configuration required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 24, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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