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CVE-2024-0972: The BuddyPress Members Only plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versio

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Routine
MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-0972 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting buddypress members only. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.3 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-284, CWE-862
Published2024-06-06
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: membersonly

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

membersonly buddypress members only UPGRADE
Affected: <= 3.3.5
Fixed in: newer than 3.3.5
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy buddypress-members-only || rpm -q buddypress-members-only || buddypress-members-only --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade buddypress-members-only
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade buddypress-members-only
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0972?

buddypress members only: upgrade to newer than 3.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0972 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0972 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-0972 affect?

CVE-2024-0972 affects buddypress members only. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). 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

How urgent is CVE-2024-0972?

Priority 33/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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