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Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-13529 affects the SocialV WordPress BuddyPress theme. A logged-in low-privilege user could download arbitrary files because a file download function lacks an authorization check. The main business risk is exposure of sensitive server or WordPress files, not system takeover based on the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority confidentiality issue. Prioritize community or membership WordPress sites where untrusted users can create accounts, because the vulnerability requires only Subscriber-level access.
Technical view
SocialV versions up to and including 2.0.15 are reported vulnerable to CWE-862 missing authorization in socialv_send_download_file. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5, with network access, low privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the SocialV theme at version 2.0.15 or earlier. Attackers need an authenticated account with Subscriber-level access or higher, so public registration and community membership features increase practical risk.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The vulnerability is still operationally relevant because Subscriber-level access is common on community sites and arbitrary file download can disclose credentials, configuration, or private data.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports missing authorization and arbitrary file download, but does not provide exploit telemetry, patch details, or affected CPEs. Validate exposure through version inventory, role permissions, and log review without relying on unconfirmed exploitation claims.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites using the SocialV theme and record installed versions.
- Check IQONIC and ThemeForest guidance for the current fixed or recommended release.
- Update SocialV according to vendor guidance, prioritizing versions newer than 2.0.15 when available.
- Restrict or review low-privilege user registrations until remediation is confirmed.
- Monitor WordPress and web server logs for unusual authenticated file download activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm SocialV is not running version 2.0.15 or earlier.
- Verify only authorized roles can access SocialV file download functionality.
- Review logs for unusual authenticated download attempts or sensitive file path access.
- Check whether sensitive configuration files may have been exposed.
- Retest staging and production after updating the theme.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N2.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cc0b766a-b7fd-4950-9868-de3308123229?source=cveCVE reference
- https://assets.iqonic.design/documentation/wordpress/socialv-doc/index.html#changelogCVE reference
- https://themeforest.net/item/socialv-community-buddypress-theme/38612588CVE reference
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.