CVE-2026-53673
CVE-2026-53673 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v4: 8.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-35877
- Weakness: CWE-639
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
BuddyPress 14.4.0 contains an insecure direct object reference vulnerability in the messages REST API that allows authenticated attackers to access arbitrary private message threads by supplying a user_id parameter in the request. Attackers can pass another user's identifier to the get_item_permissions_check method, which validates the supplied user_id instead of the logged-in user and is reused by the update and delete handlers, to read, reply to, or delete any user's private messages.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-53673?
- BuddyPress 14.4.0 contains an insecure direct object reference vulnerability in the messages REST API that allows authenticated attackers to access arbitrary private message threads by supplying a user_id parameter in the request. Attackers can pass another user's identifier to the get_item_permissions_check method, which validates the supplied user_id instead of the logged-in user and is reused by the update and delete handlers, to read, reply to, or delete any user's private messages.
- How severe is CVE-2026-53673?
- CVE-2026-53673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-53673 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-53673?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2026-53673 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-53673 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35877.
- When was CVE-2026-53673 published?
- CVE-2026-53673 was published on 2026-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://buddypress.org/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/buddypress-private-message-idor-via-rest-api-user-id-parameter
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