CVE-2024-0972: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in zhuyi BuddyPress Members Only
The BuddyPress Members Only plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.9 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the plugin's "All Other Sections On Your Site Will be Opened to Guest" feature (when unset) and view restricted page and post content.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The BuddyPress Members Only plugin for WordPress suffers from an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) identified as CVE-2024-0972. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass the plugin's intended content restriction mechanism via the REST API, exposing restricted pages and posts. The issue affects all versions up to and including 3.4.9. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and limited confidentiality impact. No patch or official fix has been published yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can access restricted content that should only be visible to members, leading to sensitive information exposure. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. The exposure is limited to content access bypass and does not include code execution or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider disabling the BuddyPress Members Only plugin or restricting REST API access via other means such as firewall rules or WordPress configuration to prevent unauthenticated access. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official patches once released.
CVE-2024-0972: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in zhuyi BuddyPress Members Only
Description
The BuddyPress Members Only plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.9 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the plugin's "All Other Sections On Your Site Will be Opened to Guest" feature (when unset) and view restricted page and post content.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The BuddyPress Members Only plugin for WordPress suffers from an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) identified as CVE-2024-0972. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass the plugin's intended content restriction mechanism via the REST API, exposing restricted pages and posts. The issue affects all versions up to and including 3.4.9. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and limited confidentiality impact. No patch or official fix has been published yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can access restricted content that should only be visible to members, leading to sensitive information exposure. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. The exposure is limited to content access bypass and does not include code execution or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider disabling the BuddyPress Members Only plugin or restricting REST API access via other means such as firewall rules or WordPress configuration to prevent unauthenticated access. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official patches once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-26T20:24:54.429Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6de9b7ef31ef0b590900
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:21 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:42:25 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 6:20:29 PM
Views: 13
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