CVE-2024-11976 Details
Description
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.
A vulnerability allowing unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary shortcodes has been identified in the BuddyPress plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 14.3.3. The issue arises because the plugin does not properly validate values before executing them as shortcodes, allowing for unauthorized shortcode execution.
Users can update to BuddyPress version 14.3.4 or a newer patched version to address this vulnerability.
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Assessed Jan 23, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 23, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-94 | Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| BuddyPress | <= 14.3.3 (semver) |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 23, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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