PatchTheCVECVE-2024-5149: The BuddyForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Email Verification Bypass in all versions up to, and incl
CVE-2024-5149 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting buddyforms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The BuddyForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Email Verification Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.9 via the use of an insufficiently random activation code. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the email verification.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 67%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-330 |
| Published | 2024-06-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-5149?
buddyforms: upgrade to newer than 2.8.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-5149 being exploited?
CVE-2024-5149 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-2024-5149 affect?
CVE-2024-5149 affects buddyforms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The BuddyForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Email Verification Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.9 via the use of an insufficiently random activation code. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypa
How urgent is CVE-2024-5149?
Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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