CVE-2024-13697: Better Messages – Live Chat for WordPress, BuddyPress, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, BuddyBoss <= 2.7.4 - Unauthenticated Limited Server-Side Request Forgery in nice_links
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 'nicelinks'. 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-13697?
CVE-2024-13697 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on server confidentiality and potential exploitation by unauthorized attackers.
What versions of the Better Messages plugin are affected by CVE-2024-13697?
CVE-2024-13697 affects all versions of the Better Messages plugin up to and including version 2.7.4.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13697?
To fix CVE-2024-13697, update the Better Messages plugin to the latest version released after 2.7.4.
What type of flaw is CVE-2024-13697?
CVE-2024-13697 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-13697?
CVE-2024-13697 can potentially be exploited by unauthenticated attackers.