BuddyPress <= 7.2.1 - Missing Authorization to Group Creation
The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and including, 7.2.1. This is due to missing authorization validation on the group membership REST-API Endpoint. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to create new groups on behalf of another user.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress plugin | BuddyPress | <= 7.2.1 | 7.3.0 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-863- Platform
- WordPress
- Package
BuddyPress- Disclosed
- 14.04.2021
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
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Vulnerability history: BuddyPress
All published vulnerabilities of this package (WordPress plugin), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 27
- First → latest
- 03.2012 09.2026
- Without a fix
- 1
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 3
- High 8
- Medium 16
Disclosures per year
- 2017: 0
- 2018: 0
- 2019: 1
- 2020: 2
- 2021: 10
- 2022: 0
- 2023: 1
- 2024: 3
- 2025: 1
- 2026: 4
earlier: 5
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