Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in BP Better Messages <= 2.15.22 versions.
Published: 2026-08-18
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The BP Better Messages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated cross‑site scripting for all releases up to and including 2.15.22. The flaw allows an attacker to inject arbitrary client‑side script that will execute in the web browsers of visitors who view pages or messages processed by the plugin. Such code injection can alter the appearance of a page, display malicious content, or interact with the client session as part of the normal user experience.

Affected Systems

All installations of the WordPress BP Better Messages plugin with version 2.15.22 or earlier are affected. The vulnerability is present in every WordPress site that has the plugin enabled, regardless of other configuration or user roles, until the plugin is upgraded to version 2.15.23 or later.

Risk and Exploitability

The stated CVSS score of 7.1 indicates a medium‑to‑high severity level. EPSS information is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. Because the weakness is unauthenticated, any visitor can trigger the flaw by visiting a page where the plugin renders content; this is inferred from the description that the XSS is unauthenticated. Consequently the risk is significant for sites relying on BP Better Messages for user interaction.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 18, 2026 at 15:51 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress BP Better Messages plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.15.23).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade BP Better Messages to version 2.15.23 or newer to remove the XSS flaw. (Official CNA solution)
  • If an update cannot be performed immediately, disable or uninstall the BP Better Messages plugin to prevent execution of the vulnerable code. (Temporary workaround)
  • Maintain current WordPress core and other plugin updates to reduce overall attack surface and instrument the site with web application firewalls that can block suspicious scripts. (Best‑practice recommendation)

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 18, 2026 at 15:51 UTC.

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History

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wordplus
Wordplus better Messages
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Wordplus
Wordplus better Messages
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in BP Better Messages <= 2.15.22 versions.
Title WordPress BP Better Messages plugin <= 2.15.22 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}


Subscriptions

Wordplus Better Messages
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-18T19:48:23.801Z

Reserved: 2026-03-12T11:12:34.193Z

Link: CVE-2026-32547

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-18T19:40:19.523Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-18T15:16:53.347

Modified: 2026-08-20T12:48:31.843

Link: CVE-2026-32547

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-24T21:00:12Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

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