CVE-2012-2109
CVE-2012-2109 is a high-severity vulnerability in Buddypress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Buddypress
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in wp-load.php in the BuddyPress plugin 1.5.x before 1.5.5 of WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page parameter in an activity_widget_filter action.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-2109?
- SQL injection vulnerability in wp-load.php in the BuddyPress plugin 1.5.x before 1.5.5 of WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page parameter in an activity_widget_filter action.
- How severe is CVE-2012-2109?
- CVE-2012-2109 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-2109 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-2109?
- CVE-2012-2109 primarily affects Buddypress. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-2109?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-2109 published?
- CVE-2012-2109 was published on 2012-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://buddypress.org/2012/03/buddypress-1-5-5/
- http://osvdb.org/80763
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2012/Apr/4
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18690
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/15/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/16/10
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:buddypress:buddypress:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:buddypress:buddypress:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:buddypress:buddypress:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:buddypress:buddypress:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:buddypress:buddypress:1.5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:buddypress:buddypress:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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