CVE-2023-49168

WordPress BP Better Messages Plugin <= 2.4.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WordPlus Better Messages – Live Chat for WordPress, BuddyPress, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, BuddyBoss allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Better Messages – Live Chat for WordPress, BuddyPress, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, BuddyBoss: from n/a through 2.4.0.

Remediation

Solution:

Update to 2.4.1 or a higher version.

References

Link	Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/bp-better-messages/wordpress-bp-better-messages-plugin-2-3-12-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49168?: CVE-2023-49168 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-49168?: To fix CVE-2023-49168: Update to 2.4.1 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-49168 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-49168 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-2023-49168?: CVE-2023-49168 affects WordPlus Better Messages – Live Chat for WordPress, BuddyPress, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, BuddyBoss.

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Description

Remediation

Category

CWE-79 – Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

Frequently Asked Questions