CVE-2017-6954: Buddypress/buddypress BuddyPress Docs Plugin Improper Privilege Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9wf6-88x4-6xvj
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-269
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-6954 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) buddypress docs plugin improper privilege vulnerability (CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management) affecting Buddypress/buddypress libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves buddypress docs plugin improper privilege management. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.9.3.

CVE-2017-6954 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-6954
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9wf6-88x4-6xvj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management
Affected Product Buddypress/buddypress
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2017-6954

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Buddypress/buddypress dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

buddypress/buddypress fixed: 1.9.3 
Upgrade buddypress/buddypress to 1.9.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for buddypress/buddypress

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-6954, inspect your project dependencies for Buddypress/buddypress:

inspect dependencies for buddypress/buddypress

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Buddypress/buddypress in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.9.3), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management, where the product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. In Buddypress/buddypress, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

An issue was discovered in `includes/component.php` in the BuddyPress Docs plugin before 1.9.3 for WordPress. It is possible for authenticated users to edit documents of other users without proper permissions.

CVE-2017-6954 Affected Buddypress/buddypress Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.9.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
buddypress/buddypress
 Packagist
< 1.9.3
1.9.3

References

NVD — CVE-2017-6954 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6954
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/boonebgorges/buddypress-docs/commit/75293ed4e5f31f04e54689bfe2c647e3e3f5e1a9
wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress-... WEB
https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress-docs/changelog
Buddypress/buddypress Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97238

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6954?
CVE-2017-6954 is a security vulnerability in Buddypress/buddypress involving BuddyPress Docs plugin Improper Privilege Management under CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management.
Which Buddypress/buddypress versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.9.3 across affected packages: buddypress/buddypress.
What version fixes CVE-2017-6954?
Upgrading to 1.9.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is buddypress/buddypress affected?
Yes, buddypress/buddypress is affected in releases prior to 1.9.3. Upgrade your dependency to 1.9.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-6954?
CVE-2017-6954 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-6954?
CVE-2017-6954 is classified under CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management (The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-6954?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for buddypress/buddypress'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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