CVE-2025-1909: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in BuddyBoss BuddyBoss Platform Pro
The BuddyBoss Platform Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.7.01. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during the Apple OAuth authenticate request through the plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the email.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The BuddyBoss Platform Pro plugin for WordPress suffers from an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) due to inadequate verification of the user identity during the Apple OAuth authentication process. This allows attackers to bypass authentication controls and impersonate any existing user on the site if they have access to the user's email address. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.7.01 and has a critical CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8, reflecting its high impact and ease of exploitation without privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including administrators, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. This can lead to full site takeover, data theft, and unauthorized administrative actions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin or disable the Apple OAuth authentication feature if possible to reduce risk. Monitor official BuddyBoss communications for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-1909: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in BuddyBoss BuddyBoss Platform Pro
Description
The BuddyBoss Platform Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.7.01. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during the Apple OAuth authenticate request through the plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the email.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The BuddyBoss Platform Pro plugin for WordPress suffers from an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) due to inadequate verification of the user identity during the Apple OAuth authentication process. This allows attackers to bypass authentication controls and impersonate any existing user on the site if they have access to the user's email address. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.7.01 and has a critical CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8, reflecting its high impact and ease of exploitation without privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including administrators, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. This can lead to full site takeover, data theft, and unauthorized administrative actions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin or disable the Apple OAuth authentication feature if possible to reduce risk. Monitor official BuddyBoss communications for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-03T20:30:59.037Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 682d981dc4522896dcbdadae
Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:08:45 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:08:16 PM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 9:43:14 PM
Views: 91
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