CVE-2024-11976 HIGH

CVE-2024-11976: BuddyPress <= 14.3.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution

Vendor Buddypress
Product BuddyPress
Weakness CWE-94 · Code injection
Published January 23, 2026
Last update April 8, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 14.3.3. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

BuddyPress versions up to 14.3.3 contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code through network requests. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can compromise site confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Sites should update to version 14.4.0 or later immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute arbitrary code on the site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt site availability without needing a user account.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 23, 2026 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated