Vulnerability Description
The Better Messages – Live Chat for WordPress, BuddyPress, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, BuddyBoss plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'better_messages_live_chat_button' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordplus | Better Messages | < 2.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bp-better-messages/trunk/inc/shortcodProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bp-better-messages/trunk/inc/shortcodProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bp-better-messages/trunk/inc/shortcodProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3228965/Patch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/169a857f-1ae0-40f6-8a3Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-13612?
CVE-2024-13612 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Better Messages – Live Chat for WordPress, BuddyPress, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, BuddyBoss plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'better_messages_live_c...
How severe is CVE-2024-13612?
CVE-2024-13612 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-13612?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordplus Better Messages.