CVE-2026-53675 Details
Description
BuddyPress 14.4.0 contains an insecure direct object reference vulnerability in the friends REST API that allows any authenticated attacker to enumerate another user's complete friend list. Attackers can query the friends endpoint with an arbitrary user_id because the get_items_permissions_check method only verifies that the requester is logged in and never checks ownership of the requested list, resulting in disclosure of users' private social connections.
A vulnerability allowing insecure direct object reference has been identified in BuddyPress version 14.4.0. This issue resides within the friends REST API, where authenticated attackers can enumerate the complete friend lists of other users. The vulnerability arises because the API endpoint does not verify ownership of the requested friend list, only that the requester is logged in. As a result, users' private social connections can be disclosed.
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Volerion
Assessed Jun 10, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 10, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://buddypress.org/ | [email protected] | Vendor |
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress/ | [email protected] | ProductVendor |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/buddypress-friends-list-idor-via-rest-api | [email protected] | AdvisoryBroken Link |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-639 | Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| BuddyPress | 14.4.0 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 10, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |