CVE-2024-10778
CVE-2024-10778 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Staxwp Buddybuilder 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-639.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-33297
- Weakness: CWE-639
- Affected product: Staxwp Buddybuilder
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The BuddyPress Builder for Elementor – BuddyBuilder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.4 via the 'elementor-template' shortcode due to insufficient restrictions on which posts can be included. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract data from private or draft posts crated by Elementor that they should not have access to.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-10778?
- The BuddyPress Builder for Elementor – BuddyBuilder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.4 via the 'elementor-template' shortcode due to insufficient restrictions on which posts can be included. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract data from private or draft posts crated by Elementor that they should not have access to.
- How severe is CVE-2024-10778?
- CVE-2024-10778 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-10778 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-10778?
- CVE-2024-10778 affects Staxwp Buddybuilder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-10778?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-10778 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-10778 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33297.
- When was CVE-2024-10778 published?
- CVE-2024-10778 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3187364%40stax-buddy-builder%2Ftrunk&old=2935606%40stax-buddy-builder%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/stax-buddy-builder/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/067dde3a-f2d6-44c6-b64e-c8a850dd4d37?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:staxwp:buddybuilder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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