CVE-2024-12767: The buddyboss-platform WordPress plugin before 2.7.60 lacks proper access controls and allows a logged-in user

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12767?

buddyboss platform: upgrade to 2.7.60. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12767 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12767 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-2024-12767 affect?

CVE-2024-12767 affects buddyboss platform. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). The buddyboss-platform WordPress plugin before 2.7.60 lacks proper access controls and allows a logged-in user to view comments on private posts

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-12767?

Priority 24/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-12767 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting buddyboss platform. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The buddyboss-platform WordPress plugin before 2.7.60 lacks proper access controls and allows a logged-in user to view comments on private posts

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: buddyboss

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

buddyboss buddyboss platform UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7.60

Fixed in: 2.7.60

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy buddyboss-platform || rpm -q buddyboss-platform || buddyboss-platform --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.60 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade buddyboss-platform

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade buddyboss-platform

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-2024-12767?

buddyboss platform: upgrade to 2.7.60. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12767 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12767 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-2024-12767 affect?

CVE-2024-12767 affects buddyboss platform. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). The buddyboss-platform WordPress plugin before 2.7.60 lacks proper access controls and allows a logged-in user to view comments on private posts

How urgent is CVE-2024-12767?

Priority 24/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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