CVE-2024-6159
Pnfpb Push Notification For Post And Buddypress SQL injection
- Published15 May 2025
Description
The Push Notification for Post and BuddyPress WordPress plugin before 1.9.4 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-6159 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-6159 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.76%.
How severe is CVE-2024-6159?
CVE-2024-6159 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 2.76% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-6159?
Affected products include Pnfpb Push Notification For Post And Buddypress.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6159?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Pnfpb Push Notification For Post And Buddypress 1.9.4 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.