How severe is CVE-2017-6954?

CVE-2017-6954 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-6954 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6954?

CVE-2017-6954 affects Buddypress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6954?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-6954 published?

CVE-2017-6954 was published on 2017-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6954

CVE-2017-6954 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Buddypress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Buddypress
Published: 2017-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in includes/component.php in the BuddyPress Docs plugin before 1.9.3 for WordPress. It is possible for authenticated users to edit documents of other users without proper permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6954?: An issue was discovered in includes/component.php in the BuddyPress Docs plugin before 1.9.3 for WordPress. It is possible for authenticated users to edit documents of other users without proper permissions.
How severe is CVE-2017-6954?: CVE-2017-6954 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-6954 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6954?: CVE-2017-6954 affects Buddypress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6954?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6954 published?: CVE-2017-6954 was published on 2017-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:buddypress:buddypress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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