CVE-2025-3793
MEDIUM
4.2
CVSS 3.1
Description
The Buddypress Force Password Change plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authenticated account takeover due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password through the 'bp_force_password_ajax' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above and under certain prerequisites, to change arbitrary user's passwords, including administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their accounts.
Affected WordPress components
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buddy-press-force-password-change Plugin · buddy-press-force-password-changeUp to and including 0.1View on WordPress.org
A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.
Affected products and versions
- lamarant Buddypress Force Password Change — Up to and including 0.1
References
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buddy-press-force-password-change/trunk/bp-force-password-change.php#L93
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e3048c4c-77b1-4778-a5d0-b532df777d06?source=cve
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record