CVE-2022-40216

WordPress Better Messages plugin <= 1.9.10.69 - Auth. Messaging Block Bypass vulnerability

Description

Auth. (subscriber+) Messaging Block Bypass vulnerability in Better Messages plugin <= 1.9.10.69 on WordPress.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 1.9.10.71 or higher version.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org
Affected: WordPlus Better Messages (WordPress plugin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wordpress.org/plugins/bp-better-messages/#developers third party advisory release notes
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/bp-better-messages/wordpress-better-messages-plugin-1-9-10-69-messaging-block-bypass-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40216?
CVE-2022-40216 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40216?
To fix CVE-2022-40216: Update to 1.9.10.71 or higher version.
Is CVE-2022-40216 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40216 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-40216?
CVE-2022-40216 affects WordPlus Better Messages (WordPress plugin).
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