Vulnerability Description
The Better Messages – Live Chat for WordPress, BuddyPress, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, BuddyBoss plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.4 via the 'nice_links'. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to query and modify information from internal services. Successful exploitation requires the "Enable link previews" to be enabled (default).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordplus | Better Messages | < 2.7.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3243180/bp-better-messagesProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b67710d7-976b-4a65-badThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-13697?
CVE-2024-13697 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). The Better Messages – Live Chat for WordPress, BuddyPress, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, BuddyBoss plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2....
How severe is CVE-2024-13697?
CVE-2024-13697 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-13697?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordplus Better Messages.