CVE-2024-13611: Better Messages – Live Chat for WordPress, BuddyPress, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, BuddyBoss <= 2.6.9 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure Through Unprotected Directory

Published Mar 1, 2025
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Updated

The Better Messages – Live Chat for WordPress, BuddyPress, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, BuddyBoss plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.9 via the 'bp-better-messages' directory. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data stored insecurely in the /wp-content/uploads/bp-better-messages directory which can contain file attachments included in chat messages.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Better Messages Better Messages<=2.6.9
WordPlus Better Messages Wordpress<2.7.0

Event History

Mar 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:23 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:23 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13611?

CVE-2024-13611 is classified as a moderate vulnerability due to its potential for sensitive information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-13611?

To fix CVE-2024-13611, update the Better Messages plugin to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Better Messages are affected by CVE-2024-13611?

CVE-2024-13611 affects all versions of the Better Messages plugin up to and including version 2.6.9.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-13611?

CVE-2024-13611 is categorized as a Sensitive Information Exposure vulnerability.

5

Is CVE-2024-13611 specific to any platforms?

CVE-2024-13611 specifically impacts the Better Messages plugin used with WordPress, BuddyPress, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, and BuddyBoss.

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