CVE-2021-24809: BP Better Messages < 1.9.9.41 - Multiple CSRF

Published Nov 1, 2021
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Updated

The BP Better Messages WordPress plugin before 1.9.9.41 does not check for CSRF in multiple of its AJAX actions: bpbettermessagesleavechat, bpbettermessagesjoinchat, bpmessagesleavethread, bpmessagesmutethread, bpmessagesunmutethread, bpbettermessagesaddusertothread, bpbettermessagesexcludeuserfromthread. This could allow attackers to make logged in users do unwanted actions

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPlus Better Messages Wordpress<1.9.9.41

Event History

Nov 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:46 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24809?

CVE-2021-24809 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-24809?

To fix CVE-2021-24809, update the BP Better Messages WordPress plugin to version 1.9.9.41 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-24809?

CVE-2021-24809 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting AJAX actions in the BP Better Messages plugin.

4

Which versions of BP Better Messages are affected by CVE-2021-24809?

Versions of BP Better Messages before 1.9.9.41 are affected by CVE-2021-24809.

5

What actions are vulnerable in CVE-2021-24809?

CVE-2021-24809 affects multiple AJAX actions including joining and leaving chats, muting, and unmuting threads.

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