What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-11976?

CVE-2024-11976 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2024-11976?

Organizations running BuddyPress plugin versions 14.3.3 and earlier face a high-risk vulnerability allowing attackers to execute arbitrary shortcode commands, potentially compromising site…

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-11976?

Within 24 hours: Identify all WordPress installations running BuddyPress and document current versions; disable or restrict access to vulnerable features if possible. Within 7 days: Monitor BuddyPress security advisories and vendor communications for patch availability; implement compensating controls listed below. Within 30 days: Apply the vendor patch immediately upon release; conduct security audit of affected systems for signs of exploitation.

WordPress CVE-2024-11976

HIGH

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2026-01-23 security@wordfence.com

WordPress

7.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.3 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 23, 2026 - 07:15 nvd

HIGH 7.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 14.3.3. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-94 (Code Injection). Affects The BuddyPress (WordPress plugin). The The BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 14.3.3. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

Affected ProductsAI

Vendor: WordPress. Product: The BuddyPress (WordPress plugin). Versions: up to 14.3.3..

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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