CVE-2024-0972 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-0972: BuddyPress Members Only <= 3.4.8 - Improper Access Control to Sensitive Information Exposure via REST API

Vendor Zhuyi
Product BuddyPress Members Only
Weakness CWE-284
Published June 6, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

BuddyPress Members Only versions 3.4.8 and earlier contain an access control flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive information over the network. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 3.4.8 to prevent unauthorized data disclosure.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive information without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can access private or restricted data intended for members only.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 6, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated