BuddyPress Plugin up to 14.3.3 on WordPress Shortcode code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in BuddyPress Plugin up to 14.3.3 on WordPress. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Shortcode Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-11976. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in BuddyPress Plugin up to 14.3.3 on WordPress. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is available at wordfence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-11976. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/25/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/22/2026 Advisory disclosed
01/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/25/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-11976 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-11976
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-342478

Entryinfo

Created: 01/22/2026 20:10
Updated: 01/25/2026 06:02
Changes: 01/22/2026 20:10 (50), 01/25/2026 06:02 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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