How severe is CVE-2024-5149?

CVE-2024-5149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-5149 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5149?

CVE-2024-5149 affects Themekraft Buddyforms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5149?

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

Does CVE-2024-5149 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5149 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46401.

When was CVE-2024-5149 published?

CVE-2024-5149 was published on 2024-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5149

CVE-2024-5149 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Themekraft Buddyforms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-330.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46401
Weakness: CWE-330
Affected product: Themekraft Buddyforms
Published: 2024-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5149?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-5149?: CVE-2024-5149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-5149 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5149?: CVE-2024-5149 affects Themekraft Buddyforms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5149?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5149 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5149 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46401.
When was CVE-2024-5149 published?: CVE-2024-5149 was published on 2024-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:themekraft:buddyforms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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