CVE-2024-56040 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-56040: WordPress VibeBP plugin <= 1.9.9.4.1 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Vendor Vibethemes
Product VibeBP
Weakness CWE-266
Published December 31, 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

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in VibeThemes VibeBP vibebp allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects VibeBP: from n/a through <= 1.9.9.4.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

VibeBP versions up to 1.9.9.4.1 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain full control of the site without user interaction. The vulnerability stems from improper access control, enabling attackers to read, modify, and delete data or disrupt service availability. All installations should update immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Gain full administrative control of the site and read, modify, or delete all data without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of site data, functionality, and user information; attackers can modify content, steal credentials, or take the site offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 31, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated