CVE-2025-14064
BuddyTask <= 1.3.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Cross-Group Task Board Access and Manipulation
Description
The BuddyTask plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX endpoints in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to view, create, modify, and delete task boards belonging to any BuddyPress group, including private and hidden groups they are not members of.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 12, 2025, 4:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 7, 2026, 8:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the BuddyTask plugin to the latest version.
- Verify AJAX endpoints have proper capability checks.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: BuddyTask de cytechltd, Description: El plugin BuddyTask para WordPress es vulnerable a acceso no autorizado y modificación de datos debido a una comprobación de capacidad faltante en múltiples puntos finales AJAX en todas las versiones hasta la 1.3.0, inclusive. Esto hace posible que atacantes autenticados, con acceso de nivel Suscriptor y superior, puedan ver, crear, modificar y eliminar tableros de tareas pertenecientes a cualquier grupo de BuddyPress, incluidos los grupos privados y ocultos de los que no son miembros. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'cytechltd', 'product': 'BuddyTask', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '1.3.0'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-14064', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-12-15T18:08:31.831947Z'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The BuddyTask plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX endpoints in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to view, create, modify, and delete task boards belonging to any BuddyPress group, including private and hidden groups they are not members of. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/862.html Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buddytask/tags/1.3.0/buddytask.php#L458 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buddytask/trunk/buddytask.php#L458 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buddytask/trunk/buddytask.php#L666 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buddytask/trunk/buddytask.php#L763 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buddytask/trunk/buddytask.php#L840 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3416754/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0dfe0947-5790-49ba-aa3d-6bc61c12b355?source=cve