CVE-2026-96554 Details
Description
The BuddyBoss Platform plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Group Name in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This requires the "Enable social group creation by all members" setting to be enabled, which is the default and permits Subscriber-level users to create groups; exploitation is not possible if group creation is restricted to administrators.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the BuddyBoss Platform plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 3.6.0. The issue arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, allowing authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. These scripts would execute when a user accesses the compromised page. Exploitation requires the 'Enable social group creation by all members' setting to be active, which is the default, enabling subscribers to create groups. If group creation is limited to administrators, this vulnerability cannot be exploited.
Users are advised to update to BuddyBoss Platform version 3.7.0 or later.
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Volerion
Assessed Oct 31, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 1, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://buddyboss.com/resources/buddyboss-platform-releases/3-7-0/ | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/70f79f27-e577-4e1c-886f-bdb38cdc5600?source=cve | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| BuddyBoss Platform | <= 3.6.0 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 31, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |