Reflected XSS Vulnerability in Mass Messaging for BuddyPress by Eliott Robson
CVE-2025-23798
7.1HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
- WordPress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 22 January 2025
Summary
An improper neutralization of user input during the generation of web pages in the Mass Messaging component of BuddyPress exposes the application to a reflected XSS attack. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions, data theft, or further exploitation of the affected site. The issue impacts versions n/a up to 2.2.1, posing significant risks to users and administrators unaware of the threat.
Affected Version(s)
Mass Messaging in BuddyPress <= 2.2.1
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
0xd4rk5id3 (Patchstack Alliance)