WordPress · Report #837256
Improper Access Control in Buddypress core allows reply,delete any user's activity
How it was found
Description:
Improper Access Control in Buddypress core allows reply,delete any user's activity in other public group,which they don't join.
Steps To Reproduce:
Step 1: Create two account A, B with two public groups Step 2: In group A-account A, create a new activity [id_A] Step 3: In group B-account B, create a new activity [id_B] Step 4: In group A-account A select reply/delete action, use proxy to capture this request Step 5: Change id_A by id_B Step 6: Done, you deleted or reply user's activity without joining group
Recommendations
Valid access control with their roles
PoC with video
Impact
Attacker without joining to group performs to reply,delete any activities without permission.