CVE-2024-10011: The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10011?

buddypress: upgrade to newer than 14.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10011 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10011 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-10011 affect?

CVE-2024-10011 affects buddypress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 14.1.0 via the id parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to perfo

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HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-10011 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting buddypress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 14.1.0 via the id parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to perform actions on files outside of the originally intended directory and enables file uploads to directories outside of the web root. Depending on server configuration it may be possible to upload files with double

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-10-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: buddypress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-25 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

buddypress buddypress UPGRADE

Affected: <= 14.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 14.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy buddypress || rpm -q buddypress || buddypress --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 14.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade buddypress

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade buddypress

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-10011?

buddypress: upgrade to newer than 14.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10011 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10011 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-2024-10011 affect?

CVE-2024-10011 affects buddypress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 14.1.0 via the id parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to perfo

How urgent is CVE-2024-10011?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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References

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