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7.1

BP Better Messages plugin lets attackers inject malicious code

CVE-2026-114179 · published 11 days ago
Summary

The BP Better Messages add‑on for WordPress can run unsafe scripts supplied by a user, which could let an attacker display unwanted content or steal information from visitors. This affects versions up to 3.1.3. Update the plugin to the latest version or remove it until a safe update is available.

What to do
  • Update wordplus bp better messages to version 3.1.4.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
wordplus bp better messages <= 3.1.3
Fix: upgrade to 3.1.4
Original advisory text
WordPress BP Better Messages plugin <= 3.1.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in wordplus BP Better Messages bp-better-messages allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects BP Better Messages: from n/a through 3.1.3.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
7.1 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published24 Oct 2026
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen24 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-114179 · NVD
CVE-2026-114179 · MITRE
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