Threat database

The BP Profile Search plugin for WordPress up to version 5.9 contains a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability via the 'ajax_template' parameter derived from a client-controlled cookie. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to include arbitrary PHP files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution if malicious PHP files are present or can be uploaded. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of the template file path, lacking basename restrictions, whitelisting, or path traversal checks.

The BP Profile Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.5. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the bps_ajax_field_selector(), bps_ajax_template_options(), and bps_ajax_field_row() functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious web scripts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.