CVE-2024-13860: BuddyBoss Platform <= 2.8.50 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'bbp_topic_title'
The Buddyboss Platform plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘bbptopictitle’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.50 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 2.8.41.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-13860?
CVE-2024-13860 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13860?
To fix CVE-2024-13860, upgrade the BuddyBoss Platform plugin to version 2.8.51 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-13860?
CVE-2024-13860 affects users of the BuddyBoss Platform plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 2.8.50.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-13860?
CVE-2024-13860 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can attackers exploit CVE-2024-13860 remotely?
Yes, authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2024-13860 remotely through the 'bbp_topic_title' parameter.