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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
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.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Post Form plugin for WordPress contains a use of insufficiently random values (CWE-330) that allows attackers to predict or brute-force security tokens. An attacker can exploit this without authentication to forge requests or bypass security controls. All versions up to 2.8.9 are affected. Update to a version newer than 2.8.9 when available.
What an attacker can do
Predict or brute-force security tokens to forge requests or bypass security controls.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can bypass form security, forge user submissions, or hijack registration/profile actions without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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