CRITICAL CVSS 9.8
Published: 2025-05-15

CVE-2024-6159

pnfpb push_notification_for_post_and_buddypress Security Advisory (CVE-2024-6159)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-6159 impacting pnfpb push_notification_for_post_and_buddypress. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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 v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product pnfpb / push_notification_for_post_and_buddypress
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-89

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2024-6159 impacting pnfpb push_notification_for_post_and_buddypress.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2024-6159.yaml
id: cve-2024-6159

info:
  name: pnfpb push_notification_for_post_and_buddypress - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-6159 affecting pnfpb push_notification_for_post_and_buddypress.
    Evaluation: 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...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-6159
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.8
    cve-id: CVE-2024-6159
    cwe-id: CWE-89
  tags: cve,cve-2024-6159,pnfpb,push_notification_for_pos,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "push_notification_for_post_and_buddypress"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2024-6159.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-6159
# Target: pnfpb push_notification_for_post_and_buddypress | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-6159 (pnfpb push_notification_for_post_and_buddypress)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against pnfpb push_notification_for_post_and_buddypress scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2024-6159.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-6159
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install push_notification_for_pos 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade push_notification_for_pos 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update push_notification_for_pos

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i push_notification_for_pos 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i push_notification_for_pos

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2024-6159 in pnfpb push_notification_for_post_and_buddypress?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update pnfpb push_notification_for_post_and_buddypress packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2024-6159?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2024-6159?

CVE-2024-6159 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.8
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2024-6159
Weakness CWE-89
Vendor pnfpb
Product push_notification_for_post_and_buddypress
Published 2025-05-15
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H